Happy Birthday Malcolm X (May 19, 1925 - February 21,1965)
Bro. Malcolm X is one of the chief examples of Black Manhood for me. It was upon reading his Autobiography that I really learned about his life’s story and legacy beyond the state-endorsed soundbytes that present him unfavorably.
While flipping the pages of the book, I felt like I was in conversation with him. We have more in common than I initially thought - even down to small things like letting our beards grow while back in the Motherland.
He is as alive today as he was during his human experience. His ideas, speeches, and liberating activity inspire millions across the world. While it is unfortunate that the Baltimore City Public Conditioning System will not include the story of Bro. Malcolm as a standard component of the curriculum; all is not lost. It is our job as a community to reclaim ownership of our children’s education and prevent those who are ignorant or negatively biased to Ourstory from infecting the minds of the youth. (Toward that end, please Educators take a look at this exciting curriculum.)
For the parents and/or youth-serving adults out there today. I encourage you to take some moments today to talk to your children about the true legacy of Bro. Malcolm X.
Happy Birthday, Bro. Malcolm.
