In his new book about Malcolm X, Mark Whitaker deftly outlines the slain Black activist's wide-ranging cultural influence and the resonance his words have today.

One year before Barack Obama entered politics, he said Malcolm X “promised a new and uncompromising order.” On Morning Joe, ...

New Yorkers remembered Malcom X Monday on what would have been his 100th birthday. At the National Action Network, they ...

Malcolm X was immortalized in Spike Lee's biographical movie in 1992. The filmmaker told Newsweek why the life and message of ...

It’s been 100 years since Malcolm X was born in Omaha, Nebraska, and 60 years since he was assassinated. His expansive legacy is the focus of a new book written by journalist Mark Whitaker. He sat ...

Hundreds of people got the message. Jihan and her husband, Masood Abdul-Haqq, organized the first "XFest OKC" on the city's ...

Mark Whitaker’s new book is about the many ways Americans have embraced the minister in the 60 years since his assassination.

Malcolm X, 60 years ago, was diminished as a radical Black activist. Today he is highly celebrated for his contribution to the culture. Nation of Islam leader Malcolm X draws various reactions from ...

Los Angeles honored Malcolm X’s 100th birthday with a street dedication and Legacy Festival, celebrating his lasting impact ...

Harlem was the center of much activity celebrating Malcolm X’s 100th birthday during the “Live on Lenox-X Marks the Spot” ...

The two Civil Rights leaders had radically opposing but important approaches to the fight for equality, rights and justice ...

As the 100th year of Malcolm X’s birth is recognized, journalist Mark Whitaker’s new book explores how the once-feared activist evolved into a revered cultural icon.