Malcolm X (1925 - 1965) "Our Shining Prince" Assassinated 50 Years Ago
"We believe that our problem is one not a violation of civil rights but a violation of human rights. Not only are we denied the right to be a citizen in the United States, we are denied the right to be a human being."
February 21 marks the 50th anniversary of Malcolm X/El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz being shot and killed in Harlem in 1965. As historian John Henrik Clarke said, "We have buried the body of Malcolm, we have not buried the spirit. We have not buried the teachings. If we hear him and heed him, we will make a better world for our children."
Teaching for Change recommends these materials to bring the lessons and legacy of Malcolm X/El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz to the classroom.
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