Malcolm X and the Rise of Black Power: Crash Course Black American History #38
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In the late 1950s and the early to mid-1960s, a Muslim minister named Malcolm X rose to prominence in the United States during the struggle for Civil Rights. Malcolm X was a member of and spokesperson for the Nation of Islam, and he was a vocal advocate for Black empowerment. His views differed significantly from a lot of the well-known Civil Rights activists of the day, and his views evolved during his ministry. Today, we ll learn about Malcolm X s origins, his work with the Nation of Islam, his break from that organization, and his eventual assassination.
James: Excellent! All of these brief lessons are great jumping off points for further reading, and research to get a more complete picture of the American history of Black people in this country. One way to start is by reading How the Word Is Passed bt Clint Smith. Date: 2022-05-11
