There are a few powerful women behind Malcolm X’s movement who are responsible for the powerful leader and man he came to be.

On his 100th birthday, discover the moments that shaped Malcolm X from his name change and prison education to his human rights vision after visiting Mecca.

Mark Whitaker’s new book is about the many ways Americans have embraced the minister in the 60 years since his assassination.

Malcolm X, the fearless leader that the actor and activist Ossie Davis described as one of Harlem’s “brightest hopes,” the ...

It’s been 100 years since Malcolm X was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and 60 years since he was assassinated. His expansive legacy is the focus of a new book written by journalist Mark Whitaker. He sat ...

One thing has always been certain: Malcolm X dedicated his life to fighting for equal rights for Black Americans. What didn’t get quite as much attention was his work in uplifting Black women.

The National Book Award-winning author shows young readers a humane political philosophy that many adults still fail to ...

In those hundred years, Malcolm X's legacy hasn’t aged—it’s evolved: from 1960s press photos to 1990s biopics, and more.

As the 100th year of Malcolm X’s birth is recognized, journalist Mark Whitaker’s new book explores how the once-feared activist evolved into a revered cultural icon.