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Alex Haley (1921–1992) was an American writer and journalist best known for his works on African American history, including 'Roots: The Saga of an American Family.
Known for: The Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told to Alex Haley
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The Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told to Alex Haley
This autobiography recounts the life of Malcolm X, from his troubled youth and criminal past to his transformation into one of the most influential African American leaders of the 20th century. Told through interviews with journalist Alex Haley, the book explores themes of race, identity, religion, and social justice, chronicling Malcolm X’s journey from the Nation of Islam to his broader human rights advocacy before his assassination in 1965.
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From Omaha to Lansing: Roots in Resistance
I was born in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1925, into a family already targeted by white hatred. My father, Earl Little, was a proud Garveyite preacher who taught that black people must stand on their own feet, independent and proud. The Ku Klux Klan and local white supremacists saw him as dangerous, and the...
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The Lost Years: Hustling, Crime, and the Illusion of Power
When I moved to Boston to live with my half-sister Ella, I felt the pulse of city life for the first time. Harlem became my kingdom, and I thought I was its prince. I danced in the Lindy Hop halls, gambled, hustled, and lived as fast as money allowed. I wore zoot suits, straightened my hair, and tho...
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About Alex Haley
Alex Haley (1921–1992) was an American writer and journalist best known for his works on African American history, including 'Roots: The Saga of an American Family.
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Alex Haley (1921–1992) was an American writer and journalist best known for his works on African American history, including 'Roots: The Saga of an American Family.
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