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The Autobiography of Malcolm X as
told to Alex Haley: Alex Haley and
Malcolm X, 1964
The scoop: This classic
originally published in 1964,
tells the real-life,raw and
inspiring story of his life and
the growth of the Black
Muslim movement to veteran
writer and journalist Alex
Haley. Haley worked with
Malcolm X for nearly two
years, interviewing, listening
to, and understanding the
man, the unforgettable
leader known as Malcolm X.
Why read it: Malcolm X
challenged people of the
world to hear and learn the
truth as he experienced
through his powerful
message. The dates on the
calendar have changed but
Malcolm's message was a
call to action that is as
relevant and urgent as it was
when he rst delivered it.
Malcolm X should inspire the
black community to
understand how they can
make a change.

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