Author

Malcolm X & Alex Haley

1925 – 1965

Malcolm X (1925-1965) was an influential African American leader and civil rights activist known for advocating for the rights of Black Americans. He was a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam before converting to Sunni Islam. Alex Haley (1921-1992) was an American writer and journalist who co-authored "The Autobiography of Malcolm X," drawing on extensive interviews with Malcolm X. Haley is also known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning work "Roots," which traces his ancestry back to Africa.