Category Archives: Malcolm X

The Ballot or the Bullet

Posted on July 13, 2017 by

King Solomon Baptist Church, Detroit, Michigan – April 12, 1964 “‘The Ballot or the Bullet’ is the title of a public speech by human rights activist Malcolm X. In the speech, which was delivered on April 3, 1964, at Cory … Continue reading →

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Evergreen Review

Posted on June 12, 2017 by

“Evergreen Review is a U.S.-based literary magazine founded by Barney Rosset, publisher of Grove Press. It existed in print from 1957 through 1973, and was re-launched online in 1998. Its diversity can be seen in the March–April 1960 issue, which … Continue reading →

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Harlem Freedom Rally – Malcolm X (1960)

Posted on May 21, 2017 by

“As-Salaam-Alaikum beloved brothers and sisters, welcome to our Harlem Freedom Rally. When we say ‘our’ we do not mean Muslim nor Christian, Catholic nor Protestant, Baptist nor Methodist, Democrat nor Republican, Mason nor Elk. By ‘our’ Harlem Freedom, we mean … Continue reading →

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I Am Not Your Negro – Raoul Peck (2019)

Posted on May 10, 2017 by

“James Baldwin was one of the most important voices to document the civil rights movement. Black and gay, he was also one of the sharpest writers of his generation, with the most beautiful prose. Working from Baldwin’s unfinished 30-page manuscript … Continue reading →

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