Malcolm X

Family of Malcolm X Files $100 Million Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against NYPD & Others

The family of Malcolm X has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the NYPD, New York state and federal agencies… Read More

February 22, 2023

Two Men Wrongly Convicted In Malcolm X Killing Set to Receive $36 Million

New York City and New York State will pay $36 million to settle lawsuits on behalf of two men who… Read More

October 31, 2022

Malikah Shabazz, Malcolm X’s Daughter, Found Dead In Brooklyn Home

Malikah Shabazz was 56. Malikah Shabazz, the daughter of Malcolm X, was found dead in her Brooklyn home on Monday.… Read More

November 23, 2021

A New Netflix Documentary Explores The Complicated Bond Between Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali

Watch the first trailer for the upcoming Netflix documentary, Blood Brothers. The relationship between Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali is… Read More

August 19, 2021

Watch the Trailer for Netflix’s ‘Who Killed Malcolm X?’ Documentary Series

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqqOQBalq5k&feature=emb_title The series features never before seen interviews and archival footage. Just in time for Black History Month, Netflix has… Read More

February 5, 2020

Kodak Black Compares XXXTentacion to Malcolm X on New Album ‘Dying to Live’

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by The Big Stepper (@kodakblack) on Dec 14, 2018 at… Read More

December 14, 2018

Missing Chapter Of Malcolm X’s Autobiography Acquired By Harlem Library

A library in New York City is now the home of a missing part of Malcolm X's autobiography. READ: Malcolm… Read More

July 27, 2018

PAFF 2018: ‘Malcolm X: An Overwhelming Influence On The Black Power Movement’ [Review]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfRd4VR56RQ Today marks the 53rd anniversary of Malcolm X's assassination. Since his death, supporters of the human rights activist have… Read More

February 21, 2018

Louis Farrakhan Takes To Instagram To Say He ‘Did Not Kill Malcolm X’

Fifty-three years ago, Malcolm X was assassinated while speaking at Harlem's Audobon Ballroom. Following his death came numerous conspiracy theories… Read More

February 21, 2018

Don Hogan Charles, Acclaimed Civil Rights Era Photographer, Dies At 79

One of the era’s most prolific photographers has passed away. The first black staff photographer hired at the New York… Read More

December 27, 2017

Malcolm X’s Personal Postcards Are Up For Auction

Images courtesy of Nathan D. Sanders A collection of 16 rare postcards with handwritten messages from civil rights activist Malcolm… Read More

August 24, 2016

OKP Exclusive: Yasiin Bey Speaks On Malcolm X For ‘Return Of The Mecca’ On What Would Have Been Malcolm’s 90th Birthday!

Malcolm X celebrates his 90th birthday today. Or rather, he would have, in a world where he never stepped to… Read More

May 19, 2015

Malcolm X’s Family Sues To Prevent Publication Of His Mecca Diary

In April 1964, when Malcolm X made his historic pilgrimage through Africa to Mecca he carried a diary that has… Read More

November 12, 2013

Throwback Thursday: Mos Def Reads Malcolm X – “Message To The Grass Roots”

Throwback Thursday is not all about starter jackets and gumby fades, kids. Today, at least, it is about horn-rimmed spectacles… Read More

February 21, 2013