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Malcolm X: Unpicking an enduring legacy from a Black British perspective

100 years since his birth, 60 years since his death, Malcolm X's impact continues to be felt in the UK.

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Natalie Morris
Mar 12, 2025
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The WritersMosaic talk, Malcolm X

“He changed the whole idea of what Blackness was. Before Malcolm, we didn’t call ourselves Black.”

These were the words from author and playwright Bonnie Greer, one of the speakers at an event to celebrate the centenary of Malcolm X’s birth at The British Library last week.

The WritersMosaic talk, Malcolm X - by any means…

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