Crash Course Black American History - Season 1 Episode 38 Malcolm X and the Rise of Black Power
In the late 1950s and the early to mid-1960s, a Muslim minister named Malcolm X rose to prominence in the United States during the struggle for Civil Rights. Malcolm X was a member of and spokesperson for the Nation of Islam, and he was a vocal advocate for Black empowerment. His views differed significantly from a lot of the well-known Civil Rights activists of the day, and his views evolved during his ministry. Today, we’ll learn about Malcolm X’s origins, his work with the Nation of Islam, his break from that organization, and his eventual assassination.
- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: YouTube
- Keyword: black american, american history
- Cast: Clint Smith
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