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The Afterlife of Malcolm X by Mark Whitaker

The Afterlife of Malcolm X

An Outcast Turned Icon's Enduring Impact on America

by Mark Whitaker
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  • May 13, 2025, 448 pages
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  • Jun 2026, 448 pages
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