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| El Hajj Malik El-Shabazz |
The posthumous publication in 1965 of The
Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told to Alex Haley, the acclaimed author of
Roots, instantly recast Malcolm X as one of the great political and spiritual
leaders of modern times. Named by TIME magazine one of 10 "required
reading" non-fiction books of all-time, The Autobiography of Malcolm X has
truly enshrined Malcolm X as a hero to subsequent generations of radicals and
activists.
It has been said that perhaps Malcolm X's greatest
contribution to society was underscoring the value of a truly free populace by
demonstrating the great lengths to which human beings will go to secure their
freedom. "Power in defense of freedom is greater than power in behalf of
tyranny and oppression," he stated, "Because power, real power, comes
from our conviction which produces action, uncompromising action." It is a
message we must hold on to today.
