Publisher's Synopsis
Written with a no-nonsense tone and unmatched empathy for both his subject and readers, Dr. Kendi weaves his anti-racist ideology into this propulsive telling of Malcolm X's life - from birth to death. He provides context for both Malcolm's choices - and those around him - not just painting an intimate picture of a famous figure, but of that time period in America. Readers will learn about the history of racism and Malcolm's journey to becoming an anti-racist in short, evocative chapters interspersed with black-and-white images of exclusive archival documents and photos from the Malcolm X Collection at the NYPL Schomburg Centre. This biography illustrates that Malcolm's true legacy is a journey toward anti-racism. And that just like history, Malcolm lives.
