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"Malcolm Little's parents have always told him that he can achieve anything, but from what he can tell, that's a pack of lies--after all, his father's been murdered, his mother's been taken away, and his dreams of becoming a lawyer have gotten him laughed out of school. There's no point in trying, he figures, and lured by the nightlife of Boston and New York, he escapes into a world of fancy suits, jazz, girls, and reefer"--Jacket flap.

Presents a lyrical, picture-book biography of Malcolm X written by his daughter. Describes young Malcolm's childhood, his encounters with intolerance and grief, the influence of his parents, and his unwavering optimism and faith.

Uses his own words to present a portrait of civil rights activist and Nation of Islam leader Malcolm X.

A biography of Malcolm X, a civil rights activist and the leader of the Nation of Islam during the early 1960s. Discusses his criminal background before joining the Nation of Islam and the tensions that arose between himself and others in the Nation of Islam that led to his leaving the organization and his eventual assassination in 1965.

Champion boxer Muhammad Ali describes the spiritual values that have guided him throughout his life from his childhood to the present and have helped him battle his physical illness. He reflects on his Islamic faith, his meeting with the Dalai Lama, and his journey to Afghanistan to help the country's desperate situation.

Chronicles the life of Elijah Muhammad, the founder and "Prophet" of the Nations of Islam.

Presents African-American author James Baldwin's letter to his nephew from the hundredth anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, in which he discusses his childhood, Black Muslims, and race in America; and includes seven related writings including stories, essays, a speech, a song, and an interview with Malcolm X.