Mother Khadijah Farrakhan, the wife of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan and a longtime pillar of the organization, died June 27 at age 90 after 72 years of marriage. Remembered for her devotion to family, faith and community, she leaves behind a legacy of supporting the Nation of Islam and advocating for the strength and unity of families.
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Malcolm X’s global vision revisited on what would be his 101st birthdayÂ
By Megan Sayles AFRO Staff Writer msayles@afro.com More than six decades after his 1965 assassination, El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz—better known by the name Malcolm X– reremains one of the most influential and debated figures in Black political history. Still, scholars say the final years of his life are often misunderstood and simplified into a narrative that […]
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Commentary: It’s time to rediscover Malcolm X
As the 100th anniversary of Malcolm X’s birth is celebrated, his legacy continues to resonate through generations as both a symbol of Black pride and a global voice for justice. Honoring his life means not only remembering his bold stance against racism, capitalism and imperialism, but also continuing his mission to unify and uplift Black communities worldwide.
