May 19, 1925 – February 21, 1965
On February 21, 1965 one of the most influential African-Americans in History was brutally assassinated. Malcolm X was the most prominent national spokesman for the Black Muslims of his time. He was widely sought as a speaker, and his debating talents against white and black opponents helped spread the movement’s message. At this time in the United States there was a major thrust for racial integration; however, Malcolm X and the Black Muslims were calling for racial separation. He believed that the civil rights gains made in America were only tokenism. To many, he was a courageous advocate for the human rights of African Americans, and he will enter the annals of American history as one of the greatest and most influential African Americans. February 21, 2011 marked 46 years since his passing.
The Autobiography of Malcolm X is a 1965 work, the result of a collaboration between Malcolm X and journalist Alex Haley, who wrote the autobiography based on a series of in-depth interviews he conducted with Malcolm X between 1963 and 1965. After Malcolm X's death Haley authored the book's epilogue, which describes their collaboration and summarizes the end of Malcolm X's life. Whether you are a fan of Malcolm X or not, this book is a must read as there is so much to be gained from the life story of Malcolm X! Rest In Peace.
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