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24
January
1965

Malcolm speaks on Afro-American history at an OAAU rally

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Biography 📅 24 January 1965 📍 United States

At an OAAU rally, Malcolm spoke about Afro-American history as a source of political knowledge and collective agency. His approach connected the histories of Africa, enslavement, colonialism, and contemporary resistance, challenging school curricula that centered white national narratives. The speech formed part of his late effort to turn the OAAU into a space for study as well as direct action.

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Malcolm X

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Organization of Afro-American Unity