Malcolm X's and Dr. Betty Shabazz's middle daughter Ilyasah Shabazz graciously delivered her donated books, "Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X" to the school that banned her father from a list of notable African American Heroes.

After searching her roots for the truth about her father's upbringing, influences and inspirations ilyasah penned the children's illustrated book with A.G. Ford. ilyasah spoke about her book and gave an inspirational talk to an assembly of little children, encouraging them to let their roots, their parents' life lessons guide them throughout their lives.

Meet ilyasah at 

The Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz 

Memorial and Educational Center

3940 Broadway 

New York City, NY 10032

The Shabazz Center, formerly known as the Audubon Ballroom, is the place where Malcolm X's life was taken. The historic tourist attraction has now been transformed into a space where Malcolm X, el-Hajj Malik Shabazz's life is being celebrated daily by his daughters, family, community, scholars, artisans, supporters and  tourists.