Charismatic, controversial, and uncompromising, Malcolm X became one of the most powerful voices in the American civil rights movement. But on a cold February evening in 1965, as he stood before a crowd in New York, that voice was silenced in a hail of gunfire. In this episode, we explore the life, legacy, and lingering questions behind the assassination of Malcolm X. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts, and if you would like to support us more directly, then why not buy us a coffee? Head on over to https://compacthistories.com/murdercoffee/ to see how. An article supporting this episode can be found on the website at https://compacthistories.com/murder/the-assassination-of-malcolm-x/. Check out our other compact podcasts - Compact Biographies, Compact Disasters, Compact History, Compact Mysteries, and Compact Warfare at: compactbiographies.com compactdisasters.com compacthistory.com compactmysteries.com compactwarfare.com
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Charismatic, controversial, and uncompromising, Malcolm X became one of the most powerful voices in the American civil rights movement. But on a cold February evening in 1965, as he stood before a crowd in New York, that voice was silenced in a hail of gunfire. In this episode, we explore the life, legacy, and lingering questions behind the assassination of Malcolm X. Please consider supporting the show by subscribing and leaving a review wherever you get your podcasts, and if you would like to ...