Malcolm X was born on May 19, 1925, exactly 100 hundred years ago. He would grow to become one of the greatest Black leaders in US history. Revolutionary Muslim minister. Black civil rights leader. Human rights activist. Black nationalist.

He stood up to racist violence, white supremacy, and police brutality throughout his life. Malcolm X’s speeches and his words continue to inspire, even 60 years after his assassination. 

This is episode 35 of Stories of Resistance—a podcast co-produced by The Real News and Global Exchange. Independent investigative journalism, supported by Global Exchange's Human Rights in Action program. Each week, we’ll bring you stories of resistance like this. Inspiration for dark times.

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Written and produced by Michael Fox.

Resources

• Malcolm X’s Fiery Speech Addressing Police Brutality
• Malcolm X Message To The Grassroots | House Negro/Field Negro
• Malcolm X Speech "Democracy is Hypocrisy"
• Malcolm X Fiery Speeches - Inspiring Words of a Revolutionary
• "By Any Means Necessary": Watch Malcolm X’s Speech on Racism & Self-Defense at Audubon Ballroom
• Malcolm X - Interview At Berkeley (1963)
• Malcolm X on Front Page Challenge, 1965: CBC Archives | CBC

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