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Lost Malcolm X Speech Uncovered by Brown Student
Malcolm X was a prolific writer and speaker that conveyed a message of Black Pride. The speeches he has given are some of the most profound and eloquent words on behalf of African Americans and their right to defend themselves. But he didn’t want blacks to only defend themselves against brutality, but defend their history [...]
Continue reading...Spike Lee’s Malcolm X Reaches 20th Anniversary with New Release (Video)
Monday, February 6, 2012
The time has flown since Malcolm X hit the big screen and audiences of every ethnicity sat in complete amazement at Denzel Washington’s portrayal of the Civil Rights era icon. He set the bar high for covering the life of another. His stirring performance along with the film ending with a cameo of hero and [...]
Continue reading...Prolific Author Writes Malcolm X Assassination Left Autobiography in Peril
Monday, April 11, 2011
The world lost Marable Manning April 1. He is one of the most prolific celebrated authors of the black experience. He was in the process of writing yet another book, “Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention”, when he passed away. The book was nearly completed and the most interesting aspects were already included. According to Richard Prince’s Journal-isms, [...]
Continue reading...Vanderbilt Hosts Malcolm X’s Daughter and First African American in NBA
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Black history month is off to a great start at Vanderbilt. The prestigious university will have a full roster of events for Black History Month including speeches by Malcolm X’s daughter Attalah Shabazz and the first black man to enter the NBA, Earl Lloyd. Both are instrumental and celebrated in not only the African American culture, but the history of [...]
Continue reading...Now Is The Time For Black Filmmakers To Step Outside The Box
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Tim Alexander’s Diary Of A Tired Black Man is described as a film that explores the “complex” nature of black female and male relationships. This is at least what it says on the Amazon.com description page: A fascinating story about the complex relationships between Black Men and Black Women. I examined the film myself and [...]
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
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