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Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center The Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Education Center

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The Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center (The Shabazz Center) honors the lives and legacies of El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz and Dr. Betty Shabazz. The Shabazz Center provides cultural, educational, and social programs designed to heighten awareness and further the cause of human rights globally. Malcolm X and Dr. Shabazz both championed the cause of human rights and social justice through a critical engagement with local, national and global issues that impacted the lives of people of African descent and other groups seeking self determination. In this spirit the Shabazz Center is committed to advancing this rich and relevant legacy of social change by empowering a new generation through an ongoing programmatic mission focused on current challenges and opportunities by way of leadership development, artistic engagement, economic empowerment, historical literacy and civic engagement to foster a more just world.

One of our favorite photographers of all time, Gordon Parks (gordonparksfoundation), captured Malcolm X at a rally in Ch...
10/09/2026

One of our favorite photographers of all time, Gordon Parks (gordonparksfoundation), captured Malcolm X at a rally in Chicago in 1963. Here, Malcolm turns toward the crowd with his hand raised in greeting—a moment of connection and presence, preserved through Parks’s remarkable eye.

Gordon Parks: Voices in the Mirror
Opening today, 6–8 PM
Jack Shainman Gallery
46 Lafayette Street, New York City

If you’re in New York, be sure to visit the exhibition. You can also book a tour at the Shabazz Center for a deeper look into the lives and legacies of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz.

Nolan Wells’ family deserves answers not assumptions, not unanswered questions and not a conclusion that asks them to ac...
09/25/2026

Nolan Wells’ family deserves answers not assumptions, not unanswered questions and not a conclusion that asks them to accept uncertainty as closure.

Nolan was only 18 years old. A grand jury declined to bring charges in connection with his death, stating that the circumstances were “consistent with drowning.” Yet both the state medical examiner and the independent pathologist hired by his family listed his cause and manner of death as undetermined.

“Consistent with” is not the same as confirmed.

History is not as far behind us as we would like to believe. Sometimes it unfolds in real time, right in front of us, as another Black family is forced to fight for transparency and the truth about what happened to their child.

Nolan’s life mattered. His family’s questions matter. They deserve a full accounting of what happened to their son.

We stand with the family of Nolan Wells in their continued pursuit of truth, transparency and accountability.

09/01/2026

Spike Lee’s 1992 epic Malcolm X is one of the greatest biographical films in cinema history. It reshaped how Black historical narratives are portrayed on screen, especially in Hollywood. It also achieved monumental status as the first non-documentary film ever permitted to shoot in Mecca.

40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks successfully petitioned Saudi Arabia’s highest religious authorities to allow a second-unit crew to film the Hajj pilgrimage a privilege never before granted to a non-documentary film.

This masterpiece stands as a clear example of Hollywood’s history of systemic bias. Historians point to Denzel’s 1993 Best Actor loss as one of the greatest Oscar robberies of all time.

Do you agree?

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08/24/2026

19 dollars. 19 people. 100% impact.

This Juneteenth, donate $19 to the Shabazz Center and share it with 19 friends. Every dollar goes directly to programming 🤲🏾✨

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Board Chair Dr. joined award-winning film maker for an intimate conversation celebrating the release of her new book, ...
07/09/2026

Board Chair Dr. joined award-winning film maker for an intimate conversation celebrating the release of her new book, Malcolm in the Desert.

Together, they explored the dimensions of Malcolm X’s legacy that history too often overlooks—his profound spiritual and humanitarian transformation during his final pilgrimage to Mecca, and how he returned home further committed to advancing a broader vision of human dignity, justice, and our shared humanity before his life was tragically cut short.

More than a historical account, Malcolm in the Desert invites readers to reflect on their own journey of growth, purpose, and transformation.

It was a sold-out evening, the book-signing line stretched on, and the response was overwhelmingly inspiring.

Join the conversation. Read the book. Continue the journey.

Get your copy today.

Last night at Joe's Pub felt like the best dinner party in New York City—filled with family & friends, meaningful conver...
07/09/2026

Last night at Joe's Pub felt like the best dinner party in New York City—filled with family & friends, meaningful conversation, laughter, and the kind of evening you never wanted to end. It was a sold-out gathering where we came together to listen, learn, reflect, and witness a story continuing to unfold.

Thank you, , for such a rich and thoughtful conversation. Thank you, , for bringing this evening to life. Thank you, to the iconic for creating such an incredibly warm and intimate space—with a delicious candlelit dinner menu.

And thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate our sister, Dr. , and support her new book, Malcolm in the Desert.

Sold-out venue. Sold-out books. Now let’s help make this masterpiece a national . ❤️⭐️



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Please join us tomorrow for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz and Spike Lee as they discuss Malcolm in ...
07/07/2026

Please join us tomorrow for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz and Spike Lee as they discuss Malcolm in the Desert.

Thank you to The New York Times for shining a light on this important conversation by featuring it in “30 Things to Do in N.Y.C. in July.”

📍 Joe’s Pub
425 Lafayette Street
New York, NY 10003

🗓️ Tuesday, July 8

For tickets and more information, visit .

07/06/2026

“When our children are in the classrooms...”

has never stopped using her voice to remind us that education is liberation. Every child deserves to learn about Malcolm X, Nelson Mandela, King Tut, and the countless leaders whose stories have shaped our world.

History is not just something we remember. It is something we pass on.

Join Dr. and for an intimate conversation on July 8 at Joe’s Pub as they discuss Malcolm in the Desert: Wisdom from the Spiritual Transformation of Malcolm X

07/06/2026

This past weekend at Dr. and Dr. sat down with Lanny Smith .smith23 , Founder and CEO of Black, for a conversation that stayed with us long after it ended. Focused around legacy, purpose, courage, and what it truly means to carry the work forward.

As daughters of two of the most transformative figures in the Civil Rights Movement, Dr. Shabazz and Dr. King offered a powerful reminder: legacy isn’t something we simply inherit. It’s something we choose, every day, through how we serve, how we show up, and how we treat one another.

May this conversation inspire us to lead with integrity, speak with conviction, and keep doing the unfinished work of building a world rooted in justice and compassion.

Two hundred and fifty years ago, America declared its independence, setting forth ideals that have inspired generations ...
07/04/2026

Two hundred and fifty years ago, America declared its independence, setting forth ideals that have inspired generations to strive toward a more just and perfect union. Yet for millions, the promises of liberty, justice, and equality remained deferred. Our nation’s history has been shaped by the courage of those who insisted that freedom must be extended to all.

This Independence Day, we honor those whose sacrifice, perseverance, and moral conviction have brought our nation closer to its highest ideals, while acknowledging that the work of democracy remains unfinished. As Malcolm X reminded us, “True independence and freedom can only exist in doing what’s right.” Freedom is strengthened through conscience, civic responsibility, and a commitment to justice.

As we commemorate 250 years of America, let us renew our dedication to building a nation worthy of its founding promise—one rooted in liberty, justice, human dignity, and our shared responsibility to one another.

The work of justice continues, and so must our resolve.

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