Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little, is perhaps one of the most renowned and influential political figures in United States history. Malcolm X’s viewpoints were at times divisive and controversial, but he also incited passion in both his supporters and opponents. His goal, much like the goal of Reverend Martin Luther King Jr., was to transform ...
Betty X (born Betty Jean Sanders) lived from May 28, 1936 to June 23, 1997. The widow of civil rights leader Malcolm X, she died three weeks after being severely burned in a fire allegedly set by her 12-year-old grandson. Shabazz’s funeral service was held at the Islamic Cultural Center in New York City. Betty ...
Finding the perfect holiday gift for the Afrocentric on your holiday shopping list could be a difficult task (especially if you don’t know what Afrocentric means, in which case you should probably find out before shopping for him or her)This guide will offer you ten suggestions for gifts to give you an idea of what ...
Black history Month is the one month of the year that we remember all of our historical figures that help shape our history and our country. The following famous men in this article not only teach us their struggles in their lives, but they teach us the importance of standing up for what we believe ...
This Spike Lee film is one of the most dynamic dramatic biographies of the great national leader Malcolm X. Denzel Washington does an excellent job of portraying the inspirational Muslim figure. This movie goes through the life and death of Malcolm X and the trials and triumphs he encountered during his life. The movie starts ...
Malcolm X. DVD. Directed Spike Lee. 1992; Universal City, CA: Warner Home Video, 1992. Directed by Spike Lee, Malcolm X does an exceptional job of creating the realism that surrounded his life. From the pain to the joy, everything is there. The film begins with a title sequence featuring an American flag in a blaze ...
Serving 8-10 years for grand larceny and breaking and entering (5), Malcolm Little found himself with ample time to consider where his life had been and where it was going. Born in Omaha, Nebraska in May of 1925,(5) Malcolm Little grew up in various parts of Michigan. His Father, Earl Little, was a Baptist Preacher ...