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Ilyasah Shabazz on the Legacy of Her Father, Malcolm X

The author, educator and activist has written extensively on the legacies of her father.

Aired 11/15/2017 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Ilyasah Shabazz on the Legacy of Her Father, Malcolm X

Clip: 11/15/2017 | 9m 13sVideo has Closed Captions

The author, educator and activist has written extensively on the legacies of her father.

To many, the legacy of activist Malcolm X is that of a fiery counterpart to the pacifist Martin Luther King, Jr. But to one of his daughters, that analysis overlooks his complexities and contributions to the fight for human rights. Ilyasah Shabazz joins us in conversation.

Aired 11/15/2017 | Rating NR

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