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May 19th we commemorate what would have been Malcolm X 100th birthday.
“Malcolm was taken from us 60 years ago, but his legacy has only grown over that time, said Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of NAN. “He challenged the systems that prevented many Black Americans from accessing basic services, and fought until his final day for Black empowerment. As we mark 100 years since his birth this Monday, it is crucial we keep the torch he lit alive to ensure Black Americans have their seat at the table, the ability to speak, and the ability to lead.” “On what would have been Malcolm X’s 100th birthday, we honor a leader who boldly brought the struggle for Black justice in America to the global stage,” said Attorney Ben Crump. “In the final chapter of his life, he made the bold case to the United Nations that the fight for Black justice in America was part of a worldwide movement for dignity and liberation. Today, as we witness attacks on hard-earned progress, we must honor Malcolm’s legacy by continuing his mission here at home and in solidarity with oppressed people around the world.”
Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), will welcome Attorney Ben Crump and relatives of Malcolm X, including daughter Ilyasah Shabazz, to the NAN House of Justice located at106 W 145th Street, at Malcolm X Boulevard. Later Monday, the The 100th Birthday Celebration of El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, Malcolm X will be held at the The Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center (3940 Broadway New York, NY 10032).
In the months before his February 1965 assassination, Malcolm X increasingly focused on economic empowerment for both Black Americans and marginalized communities across the globe. Many barriers to economic justice remain in place today, which is why NAN has sought to hold accountable those who are committed to reversing the paradigm after George Floyd’s May 2025 murder.
There are many celebrations taking place to honor the legacy of Malcom X on May 19th. Yale University held a celebration last week.
