Malcom X Gets His Due in Nebraska with Day of Recognition

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*More than a decade after being rejected as too controversial, Malcolm X will finally receive an official day of recognition in the state where he was born, for his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement. MSN reports the moment came via a bill that was passed March 28 by the Nebraska Legislature. The bill, introduced […]

‘Genius: MLK/X’ Stars Share Their Experience Portraying Coretta and Betty | WATCH

Weruche Opia (Coretta Scott King) and Jayme Lawson (Betty Shabazz) in GENIUS MLK-X (Photo National Geographic-Richard DuCree)

National Geographic’s Genius series returns with “Genius: MLK/X” the tale of two of America’s greatest icons, Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X. The Genius is an autobiographical dramatization of those who have been influential in our society. Now in its fourth season, “Genius: MLK/X” focuses on the lives of both Martin and Malcolm simultaneously. […]

National Geographic Debuts Trailer for ‘GENIUS: MLK/X’ Series | Watch

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*The official trailer has dropped for the next installment of National Geographic’s award-winning GENIUS franchise, which focuses on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, and how their dueling philosophies helped usher America through the Civil Rights Movement, per the press release.  The eight-part series “Genius: MLK/X” will air weekly beginning Feb. 1 on […]

Nat Geo Sets Premiere Date for ‘Genius: MLK/X’ Series | First Look Video

Genius: MLK/X | The Making Of | National Geographic

*The next installment of National Geographic’s award-winning GENIUS franchise will focus on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, and how their dueling philosophies helped usher America through the Civil Rights Movement, per the press release.  The eight-part series “Genius: MLK/X” will premiere in February on National Geographic and stream the next day on […]

Ex-Memphis Cop (Demetrius Haley) Had Liar, Bully History | WATCH

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*The ex-Memphis cops charged with the kidnapping and murder of Tyre Nichols pleaded not guilty during their recent joint arraignment. Now defense attorneys are trying to taint the jury pool, even before the trial starts. The defense has an uphill battle, especially when it comes to Demetrius Haley. He has a history of using unjustified […]

Malcolm X’s Family and Ben Crump File $100 Million Death Lawsuit | VIDEO

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*Somebody’s serious about getting to the bottom of Malcolm X‘s death. That would be the family of the deceased militant civil rights activist and icon. On Tuesday it was announced that they would file a wrongful death lawsuit for $100 million alleging the CIA, FBI and the NYPD had a hand in his death. Present-day […]

NYC to Pay $26M to Men ‘Wrongfully Convicted’ of Malcolm X’s Murder | VIDEO

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*Muhammad Abdul Aziz and Khalil Islam, who were wrongfully convicted in the 1965 assassination of Malcolm X, but had their convictions overturned this past November, will be awarded $26 million due to a settlement with the city of New York. Before being paroled, Aziz and Khalil Islam did 2 decades behind bars for the murder […]

Malcolm X Becomes First Black Honoree in Nebraska Hall of Fame

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*Civil rights icon Malcolm X is the first Black honoree to be inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame. On Monday, the organization’s commission chose Malcolm X with a 4-3 vote, beating out late University of Nebraska educator and author Louise Pound, NBC News reports.  The Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission initially voted 4-3 then […]

Man Exonerated in Killing of Malcolm X Sues NYC for $40 Million

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*One of the men who was wrongfully convicted of killing Malcolm X is suing the state of New York following his exoneration in November 2021.  We reported previously that Muhammad Aziz, 84, is suing the Big Apple for the “serious miscarriages of justice” that resulted in his wrongful conviction for the assassination of Malcolm X. […]

Active Shooter Defense Plan: The Journal of Steffanie Rivers

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*May 19th was the commemoration of what would have been Malcolm X’s 97th birthday. When he was alive he advocated for self-defense, self-reliance, and self-preservation. Preparing to defend one’s family and one’s self against deadly threats is a natural reaction. Yet there still are some Black people who refuse to acknowledge their need to arm […]