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“I don't think that anyone has been really created more by the white press than the civil right leaders.”

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Malcolm X was a prominent human rights activist, born on May 19, 1925, and died on February 21, 1965. He played a significant role in the civil rights movement, advocating for black self-liberation and rights. His ideas and actions have had a profound impact on future generations. more

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