1925-1965

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1925-1965

Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X

the fatal friendship
2023
"Adapted for young readers, this in-depth portrait showcases the complex bond between Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X, revealing how Malcolm aided in molding Cassius Clay into Muhammad Ali and helped him become an international symbol of Black pride and Black independence"--Provided by publisher.

The awakening of Malcolm X

2023
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

"Malcolm X was a leading figure during the civil rights movement, most known for his advocacy for extreme methods to achieve social justice and civil equality. Readers discover his philosophies, ambitions, contemporaries, and accomplishments during the rise of the Black Power movement. Through the integration of carefully constructed text, critical thinking questions, historical photographs, and engaging sidebars, readers dive deep into Malcolm X's complex story and gain a deeper understanding of the era in which he lived, ultimately forming their own opinions about his beliefs, methods, and legacy"--.

The civil rights movement?

2020
Even though slavery had ended in the 1860s, African Americans were still suffering under the weight of segregation a hundred years later. They couldn't go to the same schools, eat at the same restaurants, or even use the same bathrooms as white people. But by the 1950s, black people refused to remain second-class citizens and were willing to risk their lives to make a change"-.

The dead are arising

the life of Malcolm X
2021
"In 1990, investigative journalist Les Payne embarked on a nearly thirty-year-long quest to interview anyone he could find who had actually known Malcolm X. Setting Malcolm's life not only within the Nation of Islam but against the larger backdrop of American history, the book traces the life of one of the twentieth century's most politically relevant figures"--OCLC.

The autobiography of Malcolm X

Describes the life of Malcolm X and the factors that led to his involvement with the civil rights movement.

The life and death of Malcolm X

2018
Chronicles the life and career of political activist Malcom X.

X

a novel
"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"--Jacket flap.

Malcolm X

by any means necessary
Chronicles the life of controversial militant leader Malcolm X.

Malcolm X

get to know the civil rights activist
"Malcolm X is known as a leader of the civil rights movement. He faced racism, spent time in prison, became a minister, joined the Nation of Islam, left, took a pilgrimage to Mecca, traveled the world, and became a public figure before his assassination. Explore how his words shaped the civil rights movement and the people who called him a leader"--Provided by publisher.

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