The Autobiography of Malcolm X was published in 1965 just eight months after his death. The text was a collaborative project undertaken by Malcolm X and Alex Haley, African American historian and journalist. From 1963-1965, Alex Haley conducted over fifty in-depth interviews with Malcolm X. This material helped Haley construct the text, which was edited and reviewed by Malcolm X. Overall, the text vividly details Malcolm X's tumultuous life up until his untimely death. Moreover, the text captures some of the most pivotal moments of African American history from the perspective of one of the foremost African American thinkers and leaders.
The text starts by delving into Malcolm X's...
