Feb 21, 2025 - Politics & Policy
In photos: Marking 60 years since the assassination of Malcolm X
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Malcolm X speaks at a Harlem rally on May 14, 1963. Photo: Bettmann Archive/Getty Images
Friday marks the 60th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X (also known as el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz) following a brief but lasting career as a civil rights advocate and Black nationalist.
Through the lens: Here are some images of Malcolm X's evolution from a life of crime, to a prominent leader in the Nation of Islam, to an international traveler investigating racism against Asians, to a cultural icon.














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