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Denzel Washington as Malcolm X, speaking at a podium with microphones, wearing glasses and a dark coat, in front of a neon sign.
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Spike Lee Says 'Malcolm X' Was Saved By Michael Jordan, Prince, and Janet Jackson

Warner Bros. tried to shelve the 1992 movie after it was over budget.

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Spike Lee Praises Denzel Washington’s ‘Malcolm X’, Says He ‘Should Have’ Won Oscar Over Al Pacino

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This is a photo of Malcolm X's family on the right and Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump on the left
Life

Malcolm X's Family Files $100 Million Lawsuit Against NYPD, State, and Feds for Wrongful Death

Malcolm X's family members have filed a $100 million lawsuit against the NYPD, New York City, the state, and federal agencies for a hand in his 1965 murder.

Starr Savoy1168 days ago
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Life

$36 Million Settlement Announced in Lawsuits Over Wrongful Convictions in Malcolm X Assassination

In a statement shared with Complex, a New York City Law Department spokesperson said the $36 million settlement "brings some measure of justice."

Trace William Cowen1282 days ago
Man Exonerated in Malcolm X Murder Sues New York City After Talks Fail for $40 Million
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Muhammad Aziz, Man Who Was Exonerated in Murder of Malcolm X, Sues NYC for $40 Million

Muhammad Aziz spent decades in prison before he was cleared in the 1965 murder of Malcolm X. The estate of his co-defendant has also filed a lawsuit.

Joshua Espinoza1389 days ago
Malcolm X's daughter calling for congressional investigation into his assassination
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Daughter of Malcolm X Requests Congressional Investigation Into His Assassination

Nearly 60 years after his assassination, Malcolm X's daughter is calling for a congressional investigation into the 1965 murder of the civil rights activist.

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Life

Man Wrongfully Convicted of Killing Malcolm X Sues New York State Following Exoneration

83-year-old Muhammad Aziz filed a lawsuit against New York State one month after being exonerated in connection to the assassination of Malcolm X.

Jose Martinez1601 days ago
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Life

Malcolm X's Daughter Found Dead in Her Brooklyn Home

Malcolm X's daughter, Malikah Shabazz, was found dead in her Brooklyn home on Monday, according to New York police. Malikah is one of six daughters.

Eric Diep1624 days ago
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Life

Two Men Convicted of Assassinating Malcolm X to Be Exonerated

The two men were convicted of killing Malcolm X 55 years ago, and will be exonerated over evidence withheld by the FBI and the NYPD, per the 'New York Times.'

Joe Price1629 days ago
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Trace William Cowen1642 days ago
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Vince Staples Compares Nipsey Hussle to James Baldwin, Malcolm X, and Other Black Revolutionaries

To Vince Staples, Nipsey Hussle wasn’t just an average recording artist. He was a political figure that needed to be around those he spoke for. 

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Barriers Taps Graffiti Legends Phade and KEO for Atlanta Pop-Up Honoring Black Icons

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Mike DeStefano1886 days ago
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Life

Cop's Daughter Claims Deathbed Confession Letter About Malcolm X's Assassination Is 'Fake'

In a recent interview, the daughter of former NYPD officer Raymond Wood alleged that the widely publicized letter was not written by her father.

Trace William Cowen1890 days ago
El Hajj Malik El Shabazz (aka Malcolm X and Malcolm Little) poses for a portrait.
Life

Malcolm X's Family Seeks Reopened Death Investigation After FBI Letter Detailing Alleged Cover-Up

Malcolm X's daughters have released a letter from a deceased NYPD officer which states that the police and FBI were also behind his murder in 1965.

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