S3.E7-10 Lessons from Malcolm X That Still Matter Today
05/19/25 • 9 min
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Shots rang out in the Audubon Ballroom—and one of the most powerful voices in Black history was silenced. But while Malcolm X’s life was cut short, his legacy was never buried.
In this episode of Black Washed History, we don’t just mourn the man—we learn from him. From his early struggles and prison transformation to his pilgrimage to Mecca and evolution into a global human rights advocate, Malcolm X left behind a blueprint for personal power and collective liberation.
Join us as we uncover 10 timeless lessons Malcolm taught us about identity, truth, growth, and the fight for justice. His voice may have been silenced in 1965—but his message still echoes louder than ever.
📌 Topics Covered:
- The power of identity and self-knowledge
- How education freed Malcolm before the system ever did
- Why his pilgrimage to Mecca changed everything
- Growth, betrayal, and choosing integrity over comfort
- And why your voice may be your most powerful weapon
🔊 Listen now—and stay washed in truth.
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Send us a text, let us know why do you love history?
Shots rang out in the Audubon Ballroom—and one of the most powerful voices in Black history was silenced. But while Malcolm X’s life was cut short, his legacy was never buried.
In this episode of Black Washed History, we don’t just mourn the man—we learn from him. From his early struggles and prison transformation to his pilgrimage to Mecca and evolution into a global human rights advocate, Malcolm X left behind a blueprint for personal power and collective liberation.
Join us as we uncover 10 timeless lessons Malcolm taught us about identity, truth, growth, and the fight for justice. His voice may have been silenced in 1965—but his message still echoes louder than ever.
📌 Topics Covered:
- The power of identity and self-knowledge
- How education freed Malcolm before the system ever did
- Why his pilgrimage to Mecca changed everything
- Growth, betrayal, and choosing integrity over comfort
- And why your voice may be your most powerful weapon
🔊 Listen now—and stay washed in truth.
Stay Connected Beyond the Podcast:
- YouTube: Subscribe to Historians Connect to explore weekly shorts and expand your understanding of Black history. https://youtube.com/@historiansconnect760?si=55FYO-uZ6xQT6QTv
- Website: Visit www.historiansconnect.org to join our email list and stay updated on how we’re pushing the culture forward.
- LinkedIn: Be part of our community Historians Connect and stay informed with the latest news and insights on Black history and culture worldwide.
Interested in a shout-out on the podcast? Unlock this opportunity by becoming a monthly subscriber! Gain exclusive access to our Black History Masterclass Series as a token of our appreciation. Subscribe now! 🎙️✨
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S3.E6-From Chains to Change: 7 Pivotal Black History Moments in April
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April is often remembered for showers and new beginnings, but for Black America, it has also been a month of rebellion, resistance, and remarkable change.
In this episode of Black Washed History, we dive into the moments that defined April—from the New York Slave Revolt of 1712 to the signing of the Ku Klux Klan Act in 1871, from Jackie Robinson breaking baseball’s color barrier to the birth of Duke Ellington’s unstoppable rhythm.
As National Poetry Month wraps up, we also honor the Black poets who turned our pain into power and our struggle into song.
April wasn’t just about survival. It was about transformation.
From chains to change, these stories still echo today.
Listen, reflect, and carry April’s lessons forward.
Stay Connected Beyond the Podcast:
- YouTube: Subscribe to Historians Connect to explore weekly shorts and expand your understanding of Black history. https://youtube.com/@historiansconnect760?si=55FYO-uZ6xQT6QTv
- Website: Visit www.historiansconnect.org to join our email list and stay updated on how we’re pushing the culture forward.
- LinkedIn: Be part of our community Historians Connect and stay informed with the latest news and insights on Black history and culture worldwide.
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Black Washed History - S3.E7-10 Lessons from Malcolm X That Still Matter Today
Transcript
Shots rang out in the room... and there he lay.
Malcolm X—Black America's most feared, most beloved, and most misunderstood voice—was silenced.
But while his body fell, his words never did.
And decades later, one question still echoes louder than the bullets: Who really killed Malcolm X?
Was it just the men who pulled the trigger—or the systems that made his truth too dangerous to live?
Today we are not just remembering Malcolm on his birthday.
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