Publisher's Synopsis
A leading spokesperson for the Nation of Islam in the 1950s and 1960s, Malcolm X attracted thousands of supporters with his demands for equality, power and prosperity for black Americans, yet proved controversial because of his disdain for the civil rights movement, though he eventually embraced a philosophy of understanding and harmony among the world's races. From his early life of crime through his violent assassination, young readers can discover the passion and eloquence of this dedicated leader through highly accessible text and tons of b/w photos. Ages 11-16.
