Malcolm X continually developed his understanding of social justice as he traveled and came to learn new ideas. After taking the Shahadah, his activism took on an Islamic perspective - a fact which is often overlooked.

Sheikh Muhammed Jaaber, a historian and scholar, discusses the legacy of Malcolm X & the impact his Islamically-influenced activism had on a global level.

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Chapters

0:00:00 - Introduction

0:05:44 - Writing About Malcolm X

0:09:00 - Nation of Islam - Controlled Opposition?

0:14:33 - Why was Malcolm X targeted?

0:18:10 - Intellectual Background of Malcolm X

0:30:33 - Nation of Islam & Ahl us-Sunnah

0:34:39 - Connecting African Americans with the Ummah's struggle

0:40:36 - Malcolm X Meets Fidel Castro

0:47:20 - Contested Legacy of Malcolm X

0:57:43 - Connecting Indigenous & Immigrant Muslims

1:06:41 - Bridging Gaps in American Muslim Communities

1:21:13 - Empowering Leadership

1:33:28 - What does Malcolm X represent today?

1:36:26 - Closing Statements

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