US EditionLos Angeles Officials Honored the Late Civil Rights Leader Malcolm X
- On May 17, 2025, Los Angeles officials and community representatives commemorated civil rights icon Malcolm X by unveiling new street signs at the intersection of two prominent city boulevards in South Central Los Angeles.
- This commemoration marked the centennial of Malcolm X, whose life was shaped by early trauma and imprisonment, leading him to a powerful message of Black liberation.
- Malcolm X criticized mainstream civil rights approaches, advocated self-defense, and embraced a global vision of human rights after leaving the Nation of Islam in 1964.
- He famously declared the need to fight "by any means necessary" and challenged America’s racial injustices, inspiring generations worldwide including hip-hop artists who sampled his speeches.
- The event and Malcolm X’s enduring legacy emphasize ongoing struggles for justice, urging continued activism and recognition beyond historical whitewashing efforts.
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Los Angeles officials honored the late civil rights leader Malcolm X
Los Angeles City Council members, community leaders, activists and residents gathered over the weekend in Leimert Park to honor civil rights leader Malcolm X on what would have been his 100th birthday. L.A. officials unveiled street signs dedicated to Malcolm X on the corner of Crenshaw and Martin Luther King Jr. boulevards on Saturday, followed by the 33rd Malcolm X Festival with the theme “Human Rights, By Any Means Necessary.” The artist Moha…
Ibram X. Kendi’s new book introduces Malcolm X to a new generation - WDET 101.9 FM
Ibram X. Kendi has a new children’s book out called “Malcolm Lives.” In the book, he’s introducing the life and antiracist work of Malcolm X to young people. The book continues Kendi’s antiracist work and scholarship. He is the New York Times bestselling author of “Stamped from the Beginning,” and “How to Be an Antiracist.” The summer of 2020 was a unique time in America. Many were staying at home, trying to slow the spread of COVID-19. The Tr…
Malcolm X's 100th birthday: Five books, movies and TV shows
(RNS) — A century ago, Malcolm Little, who became the Muslim leader and human rights activist known as Malcolm X, was born. Clergy, political figures and members of his family are marking the birthday of the Nation of Islam leader on Monday (May 19) at the event “The 100th Birthday Celebration of El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, Malcolm X” at the Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center. The center is housed in what was once the Au…
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Malcolm X’s Spiritual Shift: From The Nation Of Islam To Sunni Faith
Source: Bettmann / Getty Today marks 100 years since the birth of Malcolm X, one of the most significant figures in the history of Black America. A century later, his enduring legacy is remembered not just in the United States but across the globe. The impact of his radical activism continues to be honoured worldwide, especially in the face of ongoing injustice. The final two years of Malcolm’s life, following his break from the Nation of Islam,…
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