Remembering Malcolm X

I am not a racist. I am against every form of racism and segregation, every form of discrimination. I believe in human beings, and that all human beings should be respected as such, regardless of their color.

- Malcolm X (May 19, 1925 - February 21, 1945)

On this day 43 years ago, Malcolm X was assassinated as he was giving a speech in the Audobon Ballroom. Though his militant views are often seen as divisive, Malcolm's eloquence, charisma and fearlessness restored a sense of pride in being a minority in this country.

Check Mos Def reading an excerpt from one of Malcolm's speeches.



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