Many have wondered out loud, “What would El Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (Malcolm X be doing at 92 years of age?” Our Black Shining Prince was born on 19 May 1925 and joined the ancestors on 21 February 1925. Before his passing the Nigerians gave him the name Omowale.
Malcolm X
Fifty-two years-ago on February 21st, the world lost the great anti-colonial fighter, Malcolm X. Around the world, millions pause on this anniversary and take note of the life and contribution of Brother Malcolm.
Note: This is the text of a lecture delivered at Henry Ford College in Dearborn, Michigan, in honor of African American History Month on February 8, 2017.
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