Ilyasah Shabazz

"Malcolm Little’s parents have always told him that he can achieve anything, but from what he can tell, that’s a pack of lies—after all, his father’s been murdered, his mother’s been taken away, and his dreams of becoming a lawyer have gotten him laughed out of school. There’s no point in trying, he figures, and lured by the nightlife of Boston and New York, he escapes into a world of fancy suits, jazz, girls, and reefer. But Malcolm’s...

While in Charlestown Prison in the 1940s, young Malcolm Little reads all the books in the library, joins the debate team and the Nation of Islam, and emerges as Malcolm X.

Malcolm X grew to be one of America’s most influential figures. But first, he was a boy named Malcolm Little. Written by his daughter, this inspiring picture book biography celebrates a vision of freedom and justice. Bolstered by the love and wisdom of his large, warm family, young Malcolm Little was a natural born leader. But when confronted with intolerance and a series of tragedies, Malcolm’s optimism and faith were threatened. He had to learn...

"Witness the courage and charisma of boxing legend Muhammad Ali through the unlikely bond he formed with TV host Dick Cavett. Interweaving archival footage of Ali's many appearances on The Dick Cavett Show with insights from authors, sports commentators and others, this...film paints an illuminating portrait of a man whose impact on the civil rights movement rivals his feats in the boxing ring. Between 1968 and 1979, Ali used his appearances as opportunities...