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Plan to name Harlem block for Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad passes NY City Council

NEW YORK — The New York City Council on Thursday approved a plan to name a Harlem block in honor of Elijah Muhammad, the controversial late leader of the Nation of Islam.

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‘I’m on the right side of history’: Spike Lee on speaking truth to power – and why Beyoncé was robbed

As the BlacKkKlansman film-maker picks up the British Film Institute’s top honour, he talks about being accused of provoking race riots, why his Malcolm X biopic will endure – and the problem with awards

The Guardian - UK

Everything Everywhere All at Once director criticised for describing Spike Lee’s Malcolm X as a ‘crime movie’

Remark has prompted a debate on social media

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NYC Council members clash over plan to name Harlem block for Muslim leader Elijah Muhammad

NEW YORK — Members of the New York City Council clashed Tuesday over a proposal to name a Harlem block in honor of Elijah Muhammad, the controversial late leader of the Nation of Islam.

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‘You want it to outlive you’: an often-overlooked piece of civil rights history

A new documentary looks back at Lowndes county, where often-forgotten figures fought against white supremacy

The Guardian - US

Review: Independent Film “Paul’s Promise” Surprises Critics, Linking Anti-Racism To Faith

The film portrays an Arkansas fireman, fighting the demons of alcoholism and racism, who finds redemption in a faith he scorned.

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Avtar Singh Jouhl obituary

Anti-racism campaigner and trade unionist who successfully challenged segregation in 1960s Britain

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Anthony Davis: X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X review – a neglected opera returns to urgent life

The libretto may creak a little but the Berg-influenced orchestral writing and jazzy solos are powerful in this performance of a historically significant work

The Guardian - UK

Two men wrongly convicted of killing Malcolm X and jailed for two decades will receive $26m settlement

The men spent more than two decades locked up for a murder they did not commit

The Independent UK

Afternoon Update: Australian killed in South Korea crowd crush identified; Lula wins in Brazil

In today’s newsletter: Australian woman identified in South Korea crowd crush; Victoria inks netball sponsorship deal; Lula returned as Brazil’s president

The Guardian - AU

The men exonerated in the Malcolm X killing will receive $36 million

The city and state of New York agreed to pay $36 million to two men who were exonerated for the 1965 assassination of Malcolm X after wrongful convictions led to both men spending decades behind bars.

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Men wrongly convicted of Malcolm X murder to receive $36 million from New York City and state

Muhammad Aziz and Khalil Islam spent decades in prison after the civil rights leader was assassinated in 1965.

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New York city and state to pay $36m to men cleared of murder of Malcolm X

Payments to follow exoneration of Muhammad Aziz and the late Khalil Islam who both spent decades in prison

The Guardian - UK

Men exonerated in Malcolm X killing to receive $36 million

The city of New York will settle lawsuits filed on behalf of two men who were exonerated last year for the 1965 assassination of Malcolm X

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Ezra Edward Hill Sr., a WWII veteran from Baltimore believed to be the oldest living man in US, dies at 111

BALTIMORE — Ezra Edward Hill Sr., a war veteran, revered Little League manager and beloved shop owner who met the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and Muhammad Ali at his Baltimore shoe store, died Oct. 4. The supercentenarian was 111.

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Barbara Chase-Riboud: ‘The so-called culture war has nothing to do with culture’

The artist danced with James Baldwin, was helped by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and sculpted Malcolm X. Now she’s received the only honour she ever wanted

Reason

On Affirmative Action, Clarence Thomas Took a Page From Malcolm X

Understanding the jurisprudence of the conservative Supreme Court justice

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Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Aaron Pierre tapped to play civil rights icons in ‘Genius: MLK/X’ miniseries

The private lives and relationships of two of the most iconic civil rights leaders will be explored in the Emmy Award-winning “Genius” anthology series.

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The Independent UK

Malcolm X becomes 1st Black honoree in Nebraska Hall of Fame

Fifteen years after being rejected as too controversial, Malcolm X is the first Black honoree to be inducted as the newest member of the Nebraska Hall of Fame

Daily Record

Second Music at the Multiverse near Sanquhar proves a hit

Glasvegas, The Bluebells and Bay City Rollers were among the performers over the weekend

The National (Scotland)

Music at the Multiverse festival to host big weekend of music in epic setting

DJS Mallorca Lee and Malcolm X and bands including Glasvegas, The Bay City Rollers, The Red Hot Chilli Pipers and The Bluebells are among those…

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A man exonerated in the killing of Malcolm X is suing New York City for $40 million

Muhammad Aziz, 84, who was exonerated last year in the 1965 assassination of the civil rights leader, has filed a federal lawsuit against the city for the two decades he spent in prison.

The Independent UK

Man exonerated in Malcolm X killing sues NYC for $40 million

A man who was exonerated last year in the 1965 assassination of Malcolm X has filed a $40 million lawsuit against New York City for the two decades he spent in prison for a notorious crime he did not commit

The Independent UK

Man exonerated over Malcolm X assassination sues New York City for $40m

Wrongful conviction has caused ‘immense and irreparable’ harm to him and his family, says Muhammad Aziz

Al Jazeera

Man exonerated in Malcom X murder sues New York City for $40m

Lawsuit says Muhammad Aziz, who wrongfully spent 20 years in jail, suffered ‘immense and irreparable’ damage.

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