My alma mater was books, a good library… I could spend the rest of my life reading, just satisfying my curiosity.
Malcolm X – The Autobiography of Malcolm X
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Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little and later known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, was a prominent African American Muslim minister and human rights activist. Born in 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska, Malcolm X became a key figure in the civil rights movement during the 1960s. His transformation from a street hustler into a passionate advocate for Black empowerment and self-determination was chronicled in his autobiography, “The Autobiography of Malcolm X” (1965), co-written with Alex Haley. The book details Malcolm X’s early life, his time in prison, his conversion to Islam, and his leadership in the Nation of Islam. It also reflects on his evolving views on racial equality and his journey towards embracing a broader, more inclusive vision of human rights and social justice. Malcolm X’s autobiography remains a seminal work that continues to inspire and provoke discussions about race, identity, and the struggle for equality in America and beyond.