Book excerpt: "The Afterlife of Malcolm X" by Mark Whitaker

Book excerpt: "The Afterlife of Malcolm X" by Mark Whitaker

In his book exploring the cultural hold that the activist continues to have decades after his death, journalist Mark Whitaker examines the artistic choices made by Spike Lee and Denzel Washington in their masterful 1992 biopic, "Malcolm X."

“The Afterlife of Malcolm X: by Mark Whitaker

Who will remember you in fifty years’ time?A handful of friends – at least those who are still around – might recall you. Your offspring, grandkids, and greats, maybe people who stumble upon your tombstone. Think about it: who will remember you in 2075? And then read “The Afterlife of Malcolm X” by Mark Whitaker and learn about a legacy that still resonates a half-century later.Betty Shabazz didn’t like to go to her husband’s speeches, but on th…