Nearly 60 years after Malcolm X was shot and killed while speaking at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City, there are still more questions than answers about the circumstances of the civil rights leader’s death, which has been the subject of controversy, conspiracy theories, and well-founded skepticism alike. In this episode, we explore some of these narratives and uncover the power of visual documentation in revealing truths about injustices. We also examine the parallels between the enduring legacy (and demise) of Malcolm X and widely beloved rapper and community activist, Nipsey Hussle, setting the tone for the next season of the Second Draft Project where we hope to answer some of the questions that cast a long shadow over his death. Be sure to join us on our quest for truth!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Parallels in the life and death of Malcolm X and Nipsey Hussle.
• Questions that still remain nearly 60 years after Malcolm X’s death.
• The wrongful death lawsuit his family filed against US government agencies and the NYPD.
• Smartphones as instruments of social change: the importance of Black Witnessing.
• How Black leaders that inspire self-sustainability in the Black community are seen as a threat.
• Insight into the assassination of Nipsey Hussle in 2019.
• What to expect from the next season of the Second Draft Project!

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Who Killed Malcolm X?

Ben Crump

Cultural Moves: African Americans and the Politics of Representation

The Autobiography of Malcolm X

Dr. Allissa V. Richardson

Dr. Allissa V. Richardson on LinkedIn

Dr. Allissa V. Richardson on X

Jameela Hammond

Jameela Hammond on LinkedIn

Second Draft Project