Washington, May 19 (Prensa Latina) A day of reflection and inspiration will take place in the United States and other parts of the world, which will celebrate today the centenary of the birth of African-American civil rights leader Malcolm X.
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"May 19, 2025 marks the centenary of the birth of el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz. One hundred years of a life and legacy that have captivated, moved, motivated and inspired millions of people around the world," said the official website of the center that bears his name in New York.
"Join us at Malcolm 100 – a series of celebratory, reflective and community formation events, held around the world, to commemorate Malcolm's legacy and the impact he continues to have on our world, both then and now," he added.
Born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925, Malcolm X was a leader of the Nation of Islam, a religious and political organization that promoted the empowerment and self-defense of the black population, historical accounts highlight.
For scholars, his forceful speeches and writings challenged the status quo and demanded an end to racial oppression, while his message of self-determination and pride resonated with millions of people around the world.
In a February 2023 interview with Democracy Now, activist Angela Davis said that Malcolm X remains vital to understanding racism, power, and justice in the United States.
His words then on the occasion of the 58th anniversary of the assassination of the black leader (February 21, 1965) highlighted that much more needs to be learned from his legacy.
Davis, a professor in the Department of History of Consciousness at the University of California at Santa Cruz, valued the depth of thought of whom she described as a revolutionary militant.
For her part, for Dr. Rosemari Meley, although some corporate media in the United States have refused to admit it, El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz "was one of the greatest and most influential figures in the history of this country."
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