It’s been 50 years since the assassination of Malcolm X at the Audubon Ballroom in Manhattan. IFWT remembers his legacy. Check out the videos of Malcolm X and the trailer of Spike Lee’s infamous 1992 film starring Denzel Washington as Malcolm X, and photos in the gallery after the jump!
(Photos + Videos) IFWT Remembers The Legacy Of Malcolm X On 50 Year Anniversary Of His Assassination!
(Photos) OK! The Source Names Malcolm X’s Top 10 Influences In Hip-Hop!!
In light of what would have been Malcolm X’s 89th birthday on Monday, May 19th, The Source put together a list of the civil rights leader’s most prominent influences in the culture. Check it out after the jump.
We Remember Malcolm X On The 49th Year Anniversary Of His Assasination
On February 21st, 1965, one of the most influential African-Americans of all time was assassinated in New York City by a rival group of Black Muslims. Malcolm Little served as a minister, religious leader and a huge activist for human rights. After he was arrested and sent to jail at the tender age of 21, he discovered the teachings of Elijah Muhammad and applied it to his life. Once released, he changed his name to Malcolm X to represent his stolen African identity. X went on to form various organizations including the Organization of Afro-American Unity which fought hard to fight general racism as apposed to solely bashing the white race. Today we remember Malcolm X for everything he has done to shape our current day society and to have fought for what he believes in. May you rest in peace, X.
(Photos) Malcolm X’s Daughter Slams Nicki Minaj!!
Ilyasah Shabazz, Malcolm X’s daughter, slammed Nicki Minaj for her “Lookin Ass N*gga” single artwork, which portrays the late civil rights leader looking out a window with a M1 Carbine. Shabazz stated the artwork was “disrespectful”. To read more, click below.
SMH! Queens Elementary School Forbids Students From Writing About Malcolm X
Every February in the United States, Black History Month finds schools focusing a chunk of their curriculum towards teaching students about African-Americans who have made positive contributions to the country’s advancement as a society. According to PS 201, an elementary discovery and research institution in Flushing, Queens, Malcolm X was not one of those positive Black figures. Check out the details!
(Photo) Wale Makes The Cover Of Urban Ink Magazine Dressed As WHO ?!?!
Is it Malcolm X…No, it’s Wale X! This has got to be one of the dopest things that I’ve seen in a minute. Wale not only portrays the physical features of the late great Malcolm X on the June 18th cover of Unban Ink Magazine, but his versus mimic those of the 1960s activist. I love it! This photo shoot, speaks volumes! It’s just a stepping stone for an artist like Wale with ambitions. He’s taken on the character of one of his idols. Drop down bottom and check it out.
