As the world marks the 100th birthday of Malcolm X in 2025, Dr. Ron Daniels reflects on the powerful movement that declared 1990 The Year of Malcolm X.
In this powerful reflection, Dr. Ron Daniels—activist, educator, and President of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century—revisits the unforgettable 1990 tribute to Malcolm X at Abyssinian Baptist Church and the historic organizing effort behind 1990: The Year of Malcolm X.
From the grassroots movement that brought thousands together in Harlem and Omaha, Nebraska, to the ongoing work to uplift the legacy of Louise Langdon Little (Malcolm X’s mother) in Grenada, Dr. Daniels weaves past and present into a rousing call for resistance, remembrance, and renewal in 2025—the 100th birthday year of Malcolm X.
Key topics include:
– The 1990 Malcolm X Commemoration at Abyssinian Baptist Church
– Launching the national “Year of Malcolm X” campaign
– Remembering Louise Langdon Little in Grenada
– Uplifting Black legacy and organizing in 2025
