From Voting Rights to Watts - Malcolm X and Civil Rights Movement Events - Lecture 16

Explore a nuanced interpretation of Malcolm X's life and legacy in this 48-minute lecture from Yale University's "American History: From Emancipation to the Present" course. Discover how Malcolm X fits into a tradition of black intellectuals and activists, and examine the philosophy of the Nation of Islam. Learn about Malcolm X's transformation after his pilgrimage to Mecca, his establishment of the Organization of Afro-American Unity, and his adoption of the name El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz. Gain insights into key events of the civil rights movement, including Freedom Summer, the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, and the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Delve into chapters covering Malcolm X's famous rhetoric, unique qualities, personal history, break from the Nation of Islam, and lasting impact on American society.