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Malcolm X: A Pilgrimage to Reinvention (Part One)

Malcolm X’s legacy is one of personal growth and transformation, unacceptable to some of his formerly devoted followers.

Malcolm Little, 15 years old
Mug shot after Massachusetts arrest
Elijah Muhammad
Betty Shabazz, later in life

Malcolm X: A Pilgrimage to Reinvention (Part Two)

Malcolm X’s legacy is one of personal growth and transformation, unacceptable to some of his formerly devoted followers.

Malcolm X with Cassius X, aka Cassius Clay, shortly after Cassius won the heavyweight title but before he broke with Malcolm and was renamed Muhammad Ali.
Malcolm X with Saudi Crown Prince Faisal
Malcolm X being interviewed by NY media
Malcolm X being led out of the Audubon Ballroom, February 21, 1965
Malcolm and Betty’s grave, Ferncliff Cemetery, Westchester County, NY

Malcolm X: A Pilgrimage of Reinvention (Book and Music Information)

The books used in this podcast included:

“Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention,” by Manning Marable, and,

“The Death and Life of Malcolm X,” by Peter Goldman.

The intro music in this podcast featured:  “Don’t Fret,” by Quincas Moreira.  The outro music was, “House of the Gipsies,” by Oracion.