We may receive an affiliate commission from anything you buy from this article. In "The Afterlife of Malcolm X: An Outcast Turned Icon's Enduring Impact on America" (to be published May 13 by Simon & Schuster), journalist Mark Whitaker looks at how the influence of the charismatic figure who electrified America with his blunt talk on Black identity and civil rights has continued to grow following his death.
Main Idea: CBS News shares an excerpt from Mark Whitaker’s new book on Malcolm X, focusing on how Spike Lee and Denzel Washington helped shape the lasting power of Lee’s 1992 film about Malcolm’s life and legacy.
Key Points:
No clear negative impact identified.
Malcolm X’s story can shape voter and community views on race, justice, and civil rights. Denzel Washington’s film helped keep that history alive for new audiences.
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