Malcolm X

Each year on May 19, we pause to reflect on and honor the life and legacy of Malcolm X, an iconic and fearless messenger for Black empowerment, self-determination, and human rights. His life, which he lived with transparency, passion, courage and brilliance continues to serve as both inspiration and blueprint. While Malcolm has been examined through social, political, and philosophical lenses since his passing in 1965, artists have long honored his legacy translating his essence into sound.

WBGO’s Lee Mergner talks with Christian McBride about ‘The Movement Revisited,’ his 2020 album that explored the Civil Rights movement through the voices of four iconic figures.

This edition of the WBGO Journal includes the latest on the Malcolm X murder case, a chat with Chalkbeat Newark senior reporter Patrick Wall and the update on booster efforts in New York and New Jersey

The WBGO Journal, the award-winning public affairs program, airs every Saturday morning at 6:30

WBGO Journal contributor Bob Hennelly has the latest on the Malcolm X murder case