The Root: "Is It Nation of Islam Time Again in Hip-Hop?"
A revival of the Nation of Islam connection—if it avoids repeating some of the errors of the past—could signal a new era of consciousness in commercial hip-hop. Read the article here.
View ArticleNew York Times: "Some Geeks Are Still in the Margins, But That's Changing"
When Geeks Rule: What does it mean when the culture of nerds and techies become mainstream? The voices of black geeks and other marginalized nerds remind us that the best of geek culture provided...
View ArticleCNN: "What Really Happened to Malcolm X?"
When Malcolm X was assassinated on February 21, 1965, many Americans viewed his killing as simply the result of an ongoing feud between him and the Nation of Islam. For investigators and commentators...
View ArticleCNN: "Witnessed: The Assassination of Malcolm X"
It has been 50 years since Malcolm X was murdered. There are still serious questions about what really happened. Witnessed: The Assassination of Malcolm X is a CNN Special Report that features...
View ArticleAl Jazeera English: "Remembering Malcolm X, 50 Years On"
With events in Ferguson and New York and other places in the US where unarmed black men have been shot dead by police, there are many who believe that the thoughts and words of Malcolm X are still...
View ArticleThe Guardian: "Malcolm X Wielded History Like a Sword"
Malcolm X was killed half a century ago, but his work lives on in us today. Scholars, musicians and activists share their thoughts on Malcolm X, one of the civil rights movement’s most divisive and...
View ArticleHuffington Post: Newly Discovered Malcolm X Letter is Timely
A recently-discovered letter reportedly handwritten by Malcolm X in 1964 describes racism at that time as an "incurable cancer" that was "plaguing" America. Los Angeles historic manuscript and letter...
View ArticleNew York Times: The Past, Present, & Future of Ft. Greene
Fort Greene runs the gamut from historic brownstones on leafy streets to the booming Brooklyn Cultural District. Zaheer Ali contributed commentary to this video short, discussing the rich history of...
View ArticleABC7's Here and Now: Malcolm X in Brooklyn
Although most closely identified with Harlem, Malcolm X’s work and influence extended throughout New York City—including Brooklyn, where his legacy continues 50 years after his death. In this preview...
View ArticleMSNBC: Reaction to Muslims in the U.S.
Zaheer Ali, a lecturer and researcher of American history and religion, joins Harry Smith to discuss how Muslim communities in the U.S. are reacting to the increased scrutiny of their religious...
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