Malcolm X, by any means necessary
A series marking the centenary of Malcolm X's birth, exploring the life and legacy of the Nation of Islam spokesman who argued for self-defence 'by any means necessary'. Before his assassination in 1965, Malcolm X inspired both admiration and fear across the United States. In this guest edition from WritersMosaic, writers examine his role as a resistance leader and his continuing impact. The episodes consider how his ideas have shaped debates on race, justice and Black liberation.
Episodes
Portrait of a revolutionary - Colin Grant
WritersMosaic Director Colin Grant revisits the connection between Malcolm X, Roots author Alex Haley and photographer Eve Arnold. Malcolm X, by any means necessary is an original audio series by WritersMosaic Magazine from the Royal Literary Fund. Discover more new writing at WritersMosaic.org.uk
Malcolm X Truth Seeker - Bonnie Greer
Writer Bonnie Greer on Malcolm X and his influence on her life as a young girl growing up on Chicago's South Side in the 1960s. Malcolm X, by any means necessary is an original audio series by WritersMosaic Magazine from the Royal Literary Fund. Discover more new writing at WritersMosaic.org.uk
Encountering Malcolm X - Vayu Naidu
Storyteller Vayu Naidu looks back at her 12-year-old self in 1969, learning about Malcolm X from her influential school teacher. Malcolm X, by any means necessary is an original audio series by WritersMosaic Magazine from the Royal Literary Fund. Discover more new writing at WritersMosaic.org.uk
Malcolm at the Martyr’s Cafe - Vanessa Kisuule
Bristol poet Vanessa Kisuule's imagined encounter with her hero Malcolm X in the afterlife at The Martyr's Café. Malcolm X, by any means necessary is an original audio series by WritersMosaic Magazine from the Royal Literary Fund. Discover more new writing at WritersMosaic.org.uk
Malcolm X (and James Baldwin) changed me - Max Farrar
Writer and academic Max Farrar reflects on texts by Malcolm X and his daughter that have influenced him over the years. Malcolm X, by any means necessary is an original audio series by WritersMosaic Magazine from the Royal Literary Fund. Discover more new writing at WritersMosaic.org.uk
Straightening out the kinks - Ella Sinclair
Ella Sinclair remembers how she first realised that she didn't need to straighten her hair and the influence of Malcolm X in that decision. Malcolm X, by any means necessary is an original audio series by WritersMosaic Magazine from the Royal Literary Fund. Discover more new writing at WritersMosaic.org.uk
Burn it down: Reading Malcolm X in Rochdale - John Siddique
John Siddique remembers how he first came across Malcolm X's writing and his powerful influence on John's life today as a spiritual teacher. Malcolm X, by any means necessary is an original audio series by WritersMosaic Magazine from the Royal Literary Fund. Discover more new writing at WritersMosaic.org.uk
Living reinvention - Franklin Nelson
Journalist Franklin Nelson on first coming across the work of Malcolm X and how he appreciates its clarity and force today. Malcolm X, by any means necessary is an original audio series by WritersMosaic Magazine from the Royal Literary Fund. Discover more new writing at WritersMosaic.org.uk
