Malcolm X

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While Malcolm X is no longer with us physically, his spirit and wisdom lives on. When he said, “If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing,” it was a statement that was true in his time, and yet even more important in 2025. That’s one of the blessings built into the existence of Malcolm X – his analysis is forever relevant and his personhood is un-cooptable. He never saw assimilation as a pathway to liberation. He called out all of the oppressive isms of the world. He aligned himself with The People, and to this day, it is The People who honor his sacrifices and put his life’s work in action.

Among Muhammad Ali’s lesser known activism was his outspoken support for the Palestinian cause. In 1974—three years after his draft dodging conviction was overturned—Ali visited Beirut during a tour of the Middle East, where he declared that the “United States is the stronghold of Zionism and imperialism.”  The details of Ali’s trip were chronologized in an article for the Jewish Telegraphic Agency titled “Ali Belts Zionism.”  The article notes: Muhammad Ali, who says he is retiring from the ring to spread the faith of Islam, is losing no time throwing right hooks at Zionism. He told a press conference in Beirut, at the start of a tour of the Middle East, that “the United States is the stronghold of Zionism and imperialism.” On a visit later to two Palestinian refugee camps in southern Lebanon, the former heavy-weight boxing champion was quoted by a guerrilla news agency as saying: “In my name and the name of all Muslims in America, I declare support for the Palestinian struggle to liberate their homeland and oust the Zionist invaders.”  During the Israeli occupation of Southern Lebanon in 1985, Muhammad Ali traveled to Israel in an attempt to negotiate the release of approximately 700 Shiite Muslim prisoners who had been transferred to the Atlit detention camp in Israel. Ali told the pressthat he was there “to arrange for the freeing of the Muslim brothers imprisoned by Israel” and that he would be discussing the release of “all 700 brothers” with the “very highest level in the country.” While Israel declined Ali’s offer, he met with several Israeli officials, including Deputy Foreign Minister Ronnie Milo, a member of the right-wing Likud party that is currently chaired by Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

On this day in 1965, at the age of 39, Malcolm X was martyred by way of an assassination. In honor of Brother Malcolm, I wrote this piece titled ‘Malcolm X: The Black Messiah’. If you have it, take a minute to check it out. leftpublishedit.medium.com/malcolm-x-the-…

59 years ago, the world lost one of its most remarkable souls. El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, was taken from us, leaving behind a legacy that will forever inspire generations to come. May Allah ﷻ have mercy on his soul & bless him with the highest of stations in paradise.

El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz Rahimullah speaking about the plight of opressed people. @MalcolmXLegacy

“The media's the most powerful entity on earth. They have the power to make the innocent guilty and to make the guilty innocent, and that's power. Because they control the minds of the masses.”

If you’re interested in purchasing the sweater Jaylen was wearing (and other dope gear surrounding the legacy of Malcolm X) visit the Malcolm X Legacy website. It a company owned by one of the daughters of Malcolm X, and done in colab with @5ivepillars. malcolmxlegacy.com

Don Hogan Charles was the first Black staff photographer hired by the New York Times. He was the photographer responsible for capturing this iconic image of Malcolm X which appeared in a September 1964 issue of Ebony Magazine.

This is one of those bigger than basketball moments from last nights Celtics vs. Heat game. Yesterday was Malcolm X’s birthday. Jaylen Brown (@FCHWPO) was rocking a sweater with Brother Malcolm on it, produced via a collab with one of X’s daughters.

Dear Malcolm… beautiful words by the talented Ali Ibn Nouha.

On this day 98 years ago our beloved El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz also known as Malcolm X was born. May Allah ﷻ shower him with mercy, love and make his resting place a garden from the gardens of firdaws. 💛

Today is the birthday of El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz better known to the world as Malcolm X. In honor of #MalcolmXDay take a moment to reflect on his life and his legacy. Take a moment to read and share a piece I penned titled ‘Malcolm X: The Black Messiah’. leftpublishedit.medium.com/malcolm-x-the-…

On this special day, we commemorate the birth of an influential icon, El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, widely known as Malcolm X. Born on May 19, 1925, his life and teachings continue to resonate, igniting a flame of inspiration and empowerment in the hearts of countless individuals.

Ramadan Kareem to all during this blessed holy month! May the Almighty grant us all the goodness from it. 🌙

Go and get your Malcolm X gear from @5ivepillars x @MalcolmXLegacy. A brand collaboration between a Muslim owned company and one owned by the daughter of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz. Malcolm’s way of life and his bloodline are represented in that collaboration. Support them.

"Cleanliness. Modesty. Grace: The Aesthetics of Malcolm X" written by the esteemed scholar & writer, @LeftSentThis. In his writing, Dr. Ameer Hasan Loggins reflects on the aesthetics of Malcolm X & how they continue to inspire him today. Read full blog: 5ivepillars.com/blogs/news/mal…

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Bismillah-ir-Rahman-ir-Rahim. The honor of a lifetime. @5ivepillars for @malcolmxlegacy now available globally at 5ivepillars.com/collections/ma….