Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz (@ilyasahshabazz) 's Twitter Profile
Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz

@ilyasahshabazz

Author • Educator • Public Speaker #GrowingUpX #BettyBeforeX #TheBoyWhoGrewUpToBecomeMalcolmX #TheAwakeningOfMalcolmX

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Exclusive: Members of the Little Rock Nine, who in 1957 integrated Little Rock Central High School under threats from white segregationists, are denouncing the Arkansas Department of Education’s restrictions on an AP African American Studies course. nbcnews.com/news/us-news/l…

Ben Crump (@attorneycrump) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Female rap icon Missy Elliot donated $50,000 to assist 26 families living in her hometown of Portsmouth (VA) with past-due rents. Now, these families can stay in their homes and avoid eviction – what a generous donation by Missy! brnw.ch/21wDWIw

Marc Lamont Hill (@marclamonthill) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Rest in Peace, comrade. May your sins be forgiven and your grave made spacious and full of light. إنا لله و إنا إليه راجعون

Gabrielle Union (@itsgabrielleu) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Not a damn lie told. Not. A. Damn. Lie. We go TO BAT for the next generation and hell even our own generation and above. We don't hesitate to be the change that we all need to see AND it takes a toll on your mind, health, soul, and career if we're keepn it 💯 ❤️ u Taraji P. Henson

Martin Luther King III (@officialmlk3) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I am deeply saddened to share that my brother, Dexter Scott King, has passed away. The sudden shock is devastating. It is hard to have the right words at a moment like this. Please keep the entire King family in your prayers, and in particular Dexter's wife, Leah Weber King.

I am deeply saddened to share that my brother, Dexter Scott King, has passed away. The sudden shock is devastating. It is hard to have the right words at a moment like this. Please keep the entire King family in your prayers, and in particular Dexter's wife, Leah Weber King.
Be A King (@berniceking) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I cannot express the heartbreak I feel from losing another sibling, my brother, Dexter. I’m praying for strength to get through this very difficult time.

I cannot express the heartbreak I feel from losing another sibling, my brother, Dexter. I’m praying for strength to get through this very difficult time.
Barack Obama (@barackobama) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Michelle and I were saddened to hear about the passing of Dexter Scott King. Dexter was the youngest son of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King, and dedicated his life to protecting their legacy. As Chairman of The King Center, he inspired a new generation to

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"I want to be remembered as someone who was sincere. Even if I made mistakes, they were made in sincerity. If I was wrong, I was wrong in sincerity." Remembering Malcolm X, who was born on this day in 1925.

"I want to be remembered as someone who was sincere. Even if I made mistakes, they were made in sincerity. If I was wrong, I was wrong in sincerity."

Remembering Malcolm X, who was born on this day in 1925.
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Born 99 years ago today, in 1925, this child grew to be one of the most influential figures and intelligent proponents for human rights and global justice the world has ever seen. #MalcolmX

Born 99 years ago today, in 1925, this child grew to be one of the most influential figures and intelligent proponents for human rights and global justice the world has ever seen.  #MalcolmX
Martin Luther King III (@officialmlk3) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Malcolm X was not the political opposite of my father that many believed him to be. They stood on the same side of history—against the dehumanization of Black Americans. Today, he would have been 99 years old. Rest in peace and power.

Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz (@ilyasahshabazz) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Political discussions around the dinner table isn’t the only place for activism in your family. It’s time to act. Take the next step and vote together! #WinWithBlackWomen