Bristol – Malcolm X at 100: Book launch
Malcolm X was born on 19 May 1925. 100 years on from his birth, join author Kevin Ovenden to launch a new edition of his book Malcolm X: Socialism and Black Nationalism.
Malcolm X is one of the best-known figures to come out of the struggle for black liberation in the 1960s. He was assassinated in 1965 as his political thought was evolving and the movement he was at the forefront of was rapidly radicalising.
Kevin Ovenden’s biography makes the case for remembering Malcolm X as the unflinching revolutionary he was. It looks at the debates that emerged in the movement, how Malcolm grappled with them and the legacy he left behind.
‘In this fascinating biography, Kevin Ovenden brings out the political and strategic lessons from the revolutionary life of Malcolm X and the black liberation struggle of the 60s. A must-read for activists fighting against racism today.’
Daniel Kebede, General Secretary, National Education Union
‘This remains the most accessible exploration of Malcolm X’s life, thought, and evolving worldview—from religious Black nationalism to a powerful critique of racism as inseparable from global capitalism. His radical politics and fearless analysis continue to offer vital lessons for today’s activists confronting injustice, inequality, and systemic oppression worldwide.’
Madeline Heneghan, Co-author of Great War to Race Riots