Malcolm X: Letter from Hajj

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Marking the 100th anniversary of his birth Malcolm X’s daughter, Ilyasah Shabazz, explores a phase in his life that is often overshadowed by his earlier, more controversial years. While typically remembered for his fiery rhetoric as a leader of the Nation of Islam and an advocate for Black separatism, Malcolm X's pilgrimage to Mecca in 1964 profoundly reshaped his worldview, dramatically shifting in his beliefs, transforming him into a global advocate for unity, racial equality and human rights. His letter from Hajj is a testament to the possibility of change, not just for one man, but for the world. It captures a moment of deep spiritual reflection that echoed through the final months of Malcolm X’s life, and reveals a man who was not fixed, but evolving, someone for whom seeking truth and spiritual clarity was an ongoing journey. Presenter: Ilyasah Shabazz Producer: Marcus Smith (Photo: Ilyasah Shabazz stands in front of a mural depicting Malcolm X. Credit: Marcus Smith)