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“The 'We Have Overcome' generation has run out of intellectual creativity but refuses to leave the political stage.”

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Manning Marable

Manning Marable was an American historian, sociologist, and professor. He was recognized for his work on African American history and politics, with a particular focus on the life and legacy of Malcolm X. Marable served as a professor at Columbia University and authored several influential books on the subject. more

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