Podcast appearances and mentions of Ilyasah Shabazz

Malcolm X is one of the most iconic and complex figures of the 20th Century. Known globally for his fiery speeches and radical advocacy for Black empowerment, he was often portrayed as a fierce separatist and controversial figure during his years with the Nation of Islam. But his life was marked by constant growth, questioning, and evolution. In The Hajj, his pilgrimage to Mecca in 1964, Malcolm X witnessed a community of Muslims from every background – rich and poor, Black and White – united in worship. Through his powerful Letter from Hajj, written during that journey, we explore a spiritual awakening that would help reframe his message from one of separation to one of global solidarity, inclusion, and human rights. Presented by his daughter, Ilyasah Shabazz to mark 60 years since Malcolm X's assassination and 100 years since his birth.

Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week we are joined by Wabash College to talk about some upcoming community events! Dean Steven Jones and Dr. Jamal Watson share insights into the 100th Birthday Celebration for Malcolm X with two events featuring Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, Malcolm X's daughter. We are also joined by Dr. Annie Strader, Julian Jamal Jones, and Anita Hardwick to talk about the Community Art Day featuring quilts from Julian and the Sugar Creek Quilters. Both events are free and open to the public! Dr. Shabazz and Dr. Garrow Book Pre-Orders Here: https://bookstore.wabash.edu/MerchList.aspx?ID=21147  Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville  To ask any questions about this podcast or to submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov

Today (2/21/25) marks the 60th anniversary of Malcolm X's assassination, we honor his legacy with a powerful conversation featuring his daughter, Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz. In a special episode of our Stayed on Freedom podcast, “Remembering Selma, the ‘Field Negro,' and the Legacy of Malcolm X,” we reflect on his impact, his teachings, and the fight for justice that continues today.Made possible with the support of the 1772 Foundation.The Alabama African American Civil Rights Heritage Sites Consortium “Stayed On Freedom” podcast engages foot soldiers, leaders, scholars and ‘extraordinary ordinary' people who are “stayed on freedom.” We remember to remember how the history and continuing legacy of the Black freedom movement and our Civil Rights Heritage Sites have transformed communities and changed the world!The views and opinions expressed are those of the podcast hosts, guests and participants and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Alabama African American Civil Rights Heritage Sites Consortium.Donate to the Consortium⁠ ⁠⁠https://aaacrhsc.org/donate/Explore the podcast

In the news today: For our first story of the day focusing on campus news, MSU board leaders encouraged faculty member to sue board, court filings suggest. For our second story focusing on more campus news, another former patient reports abuse by Nassar after MSU cleared him. For our final story of the week focusing on community, daughter of Malcolm X, Ilyasah Shabazz, speaks on continuing father's legacy at MSU forum.

Renée Watson is a #1 New York Times bestselling author. Her novel, Piecing Me Together, received a Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award. Her books include the Ryan Hart series, Some Places More Than Others, This Side of Home, What Momma Left Me, Betty Before X, cowritten with Ilyasah Shabazz, Watch Us Rise, cowritten with Ellen Hagan, and Love Is a Revolution, as well as acclaimed picture books: Maya's Song, The 1619 Project: Born on the Water, written with Nikole Hannah-Jones, A Place Where Hurricanes Happen, and Harlem's Little Blackbird, which was nominated for an NAACP Image Award. Renée splits her time between Portland, Oregon and New York City.https://www.reneewatson.net/https://www.facebook.com/renee.watson.5832https://www.instagram.com/harlemportland/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Renée Watson is a #1 New York Times bestselling author. Her novel, Piecing Me Together, received a Newbery Honor and Coretta Scott King Award. Her books include the Ryan Hart series, Some Places More Than Others, This Side of Home, What Momma Left Me, Betty Before X, cowritten with Ilyasah Shabazz, Watch Us Rise, cowritten with Ellen Hagan, and Love Is a Revolution, as well as acclaimed picture books: Maya's Song, The 1619 Project: Born on the Water, written with Nikole Hannah-Jones, A Place Where Hurricanes Happen, and Harlem's Little Blackbird, which was nominated for an NAACP Image Award. Renée splits her time between Portland, Oregon and New York City. https://www.reneewatson.net/ https://www.facebook.com/renee.watson.5832 https://www.instagram.com/harlemportland/

On February 21, the Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center hosted an event to mark the 58th anniversary of Malcolm X's assassination. Malcolm, who was born on May 19, 1925, was shot dead on February 21, 1965, in the Audubon Ballroom. He was just 39 years old.

On February 21, the Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center hosted an event to mark the 58th anniversary of Malcolm X's assassination. Malcolm, who was born on May 19, 1925, was shot dead on February 21, 1965, in the Audubon Ballroom. He was just 39 years old.

In episode 1428, Jack and guest co-host Caitlin Durante are joined by co-host of Lady to Lady and Britney's Gram, Tess Barker, to discuss… Malcolm X's Daughter Is Suing The FBI & CIA & NYPD, Starbucks' New Secret Weapon: Olive Oil, Russell Crowe IS The Pope's Exorcist, People Are Worrying About a Mushroom Apocalypse--Thanks To The Last of Us and more! Malcolm X's Daughter Is Suing The FBI & CIA & NYPD Who Killed Malcolm X? Family to File $100M Suit v. FBI, CIA, NYPD & Others to Find the Truth Malcolm X Doc Prompts 'Reexamination' Of Iconic Leader's Assassination Investigation Malcolm X's family reveals letter they say shows NYPD, FBI assassination involvement 2 Men Convicted of Killing Malcolm X Will Be Exonerated After Decades Starbucks' New Secret Weapon: Olive Oil Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz calls new olive oil coffee drinks ‘transformational' Starbucks Is Heading to Milan, and Italians Are Pissed Starbucks puts olive oil in its coffee, hoping to entice Italians Russell Crowe IS The Pope's Exorcist The Pope's Exorcist - Official Trailer Yoga is the work of the devil, says Vatican's chief exorcist (and he doesn't like Harry Potter much either) People Are Worrying About a Mushroom Apocalypse--Thanks To The Last of Us The Real Zombie Fungus That Inspired HBO's ‘The Last of Us' Adaptogenic Mushrooms Trigger a Zombie Apocalypse in 'The Last of Us.' Should We Be Concerned? Can the fungus in the HBO series The Last of Us turn humans into zombies one day? Here's what biologists say LISTEN: No Gimmicks by Suspect OTBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz joins us live from The Center for Black Educator Development's 13th Annual Black Male Educators Convening to discuss the power of education, community sovereignty, and controlling our own narratives.

Ilyasah Shabazz and Kate Broug discuss dealing with loss, gaining confidence, and the importance of role models. Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz is an award-winning author, educator, and producer. She authored five historical novels and is currently producing a television series based on the life of Malcolm X with Sony Pictures Television's TriStar. As the founder of Ilyasah Shabazz Enterprises, Ilyasah produces a variety of forums dedicated to power, possibility, and sovereignty. In recognition of her outstanding achievements in public service, education, and the arts, Worcester State University conferred Ilyasah Shabazz with a degree of Doctor of Humane Letters. She has worked with the Office of the Mayor in Mount Vernon as Director of Public Affairs & Special Events.   As a member of the U.S. Delegation, Ilyasah accompanied President Bill Clinton to South Africa to commemorate the election of President Nelson Mandela and the Education & Economic Development Initiatives. Currently, she is an adjunct professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City, where she teaches Perspectives on Justice in the Africana World.   Kate Broug is a published author and journalist, entrepreneur, and FAA-licensed pilot. This channel features interviews with trailblazing entrepreneurs, top athletes and world-class performers and follows Kate on her aviation journey.   Follow Kate on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katebroug/ Listen to Kate on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Lk3nXA... Read Kate's articles in Entrepreneur Magazine: https://www.entrepreneur.com/author/k... Visit Kate's website: www.katebroug.com  

In this unforgetable memoir, Emerald Garner recounts her father's cruel and unjust murder, the immense pain that followed, the pressures of an exploitative media, and her difficult yet determined journey as an activist against police violence. She begins with the morning of July 17, 2014--a rare day off from work, one she had hoped to enjoy with rest and family, that quickly turned her world inside out. What follows is a personal account of the suffering Emerald and her family endured: unsympathetic camera lenses, the stares and whispers of strangers, and the inability to mourn in private. In addition to these vulnerable, personal essays, Finding My Voice (Haymarket Books, 2022) includes conversations in which Emerald found inspiration, empathy, and community: politicians, athletes, and activists like Brian Benjamin and Etan Thomas; others who had survived similarly unfathomable grief like Lora Dene King, Angelique Kearse, and Pamela Brooks; and Emerald's own family, Mrs. Esaw Garner and Eric Garner Jr. The book ends with a powerful call-to-action by author and daughter of Malcolm X, Ilyasah Shabazz. With growing calls for radical transformation and accountability, Emerald Garner's memoir is a story of family and community, and the strength it takes to survive, to stand, to speak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/african-american-studies

In this unforgetable memoir, Emerald Garner recounts her father's cruel and unjust murder, the immense pain that followed, the pressures of an exploitative media, and her difficult yet determined journey as an activist against police violence. She begins with the morning of July 17, 2014--a rare day off from work, one she had hoped to enjoy with rest and family, that quickly turned her world inside out. What follows is a personal account of the suffering Emerald and her family endured: unsympathetic camera lenses, the stares and whispers of strangers, and the inability to mourn in private. In addition to these vulnerable, personal essays, Finding My Voice (Haymarket Books, 2022) includes conversations in which Emerald found inspiration, empathy, and community: politicians, athletes, and activists like Brian Benjamin and Etan Thomas; others who had survived similarly unfathomable grief like Lora Dene King, Angelique Kearse, and Pamela Brooks; and Emerald's own family, Mrs. Esaw Garner and Eric Garner Jr. The book ends with a powerful call-to-action by author and daughter of Malcolm X, Ilyasah Shabazz. With growing calls for radical transformation and accountability, Emerald Garner's memoir is a story of family and community, and the strength it takes to survive, to stand, to speak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

In this unforgetable memoir, Emerald Garner recounts her father's cruel and unjust murder, the immense pain that followed, the pressures of an exploitative media, and her difficult yet determined journey as an activist against police violence. She begins with the morning of July 17, 2014--a rare day off from work, one she had hoped to enjoy with rest and family, that quickly turned her world inside out. What follows is a personal account of the suffering Emerald and her family endured: unsympathetic camera lenses, the stares and whispers of strangers, and the inability to mourn in private. In addition to these vulnerable, personal essays, Finding My Voice (Haymarket Books, 2022) includes conversations in which Emerald found inspiration, empathy, and community: politicians, athletes, and activists like Brian Benjamin and Etan Thomas; others who had survived similarly unfathomable grief like Lora Dene King, Angelique Kearse, and Pamela Brooks; and Emerald's own family, Mrs. Esaw Garner and Eric Garner Jr. The book ends with a powerful call-to-action by author and daughter of Malcolm X, Ilyasah Shabazz. With growing calls for radical transformation and accountability, Emerald Garner's memoir is a story of family and community, and the strength it takes to survive, to stand, to speak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

In this unforgetable memoir, Emerald Garner recounts her father's cruel and unjust murder, the immense pain that followed, the pressures of an exploitative media, and her difficult yet determined journey as an activist against police violence. She begins with the morning of July 17, 2014--a rare day off from work, one she had hoped to enjoy with rest and family, that quickly turned her world inside out. What follows is a personal account of the suffering Emerald and her family endured: unsympathetic camera lenses, the stares and whispers of strangers, and the inability to mourn in private. In addition to these vulnerable, personal essays, Finding My Voice (Haymarket Books, 2022) includes conversations in which Emerald found inspiration, empathy, and community: politicians, athletes, and activists like Brian Benjamin and Etan Thomas; others who had survived similarly unfathomable grief like Lora Dene King, Angelique Kearse, and Pamela Brooks; and Emerald's own family, Mrs. Esaw Garner and Eric Garner Jr. The book ends with a powerful call-to-action by author and daughter of Malcolm X, Ilyasah Shabazz. With growing calls for radical transformation and accountability, Emerald Garner's memoir is a story of family and community, and the strength it takes to survive, to stand, to speak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/american-studies

In this unforgetable memoir, Emerald Garner recounts her father's cruel and unjust murder, the immense pain that followed, the pressures of an exploitative media, and her difficult yet determined journey as an activist against police violence. She begins with the morning of July 17, 2014--a rare day off from work, one she had hoped to enjoy with rest and family, that quickly turned her world inside out. What follows is a personal account of the suffering Emerald and her family endured: unsympathetic camera lenses, the stares and whispers of strangers, and the inability to mourn in private. In addition to these vulnerable, personal essays, Finding My Voice (Haymarket Books, 2022) includes conversations in which Emerald found inspiration, empathy, and community: politicians, athletes, and activists like Brian Benjamin and Etan Thomas; others who had survived similarly unfathomable grief like Lora Dene King, Angelique Kearse, and Pamela Brooks; and Emerald's own family, Mrs. Esaw Garner and Eric Garner Jr. The book ends with a powerful call-to-action by author and daughter of Malcolm X, Ilyasah Shabazz. With growing calls for radical transformation and accountability, Emerald Garner's memoir is a story of family and community, and the strength it takes to survive, to stand, to speak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/politics-and-polemics

In this unforgetable memoir, Emerald Garner recounts her father's cruel and unjust murder, the immense pain that followed, the pressures of an exploitative media, and her difficult yet determined journey as an activist against police violence. She begins with the morning of July 17, 2014--a rare day off from work, one she had hoped to enjoy with rest and family, that quickly turned her world inside out. What follows is a personal account of the suffering Emerald and her family endured: unsympathetic camera lenses, the stares and whispers of strangers, and the inability to mourn in private. In addition to these vulnerable, personal essays, Finding My Voice (Haymarket Books, 2022) includes conversations in which Emerald found inspiration, empathy, and community: politicians, athletes, and activists like Brian Benjamin and Etan Thomas; others who had survived similarly unfathomable grief like Lora Dene King, Angelique Kearse, and Pamela Brooks; and Emerald's own family, Mrs. Esaw Garner and Eric Garner Jr. The book ends with a powerful call-to-action by author and daughter of Malcolm X, Ilyasah Shabazz. With growing calls for radical transformation and accountability, Emerald Garner's memoir is a story of family and community, and the strength it takes to survive, to stand, to speak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Family legacy is a recurring theme here at Into America. We've spoken with the great-grandson of Civil War hero and Reconstruction-era politician Robert Smalls, the grandson of the ground-breaking historian and archivist Arturo Schomburg, and the son of Pan-Africanist leader Marcus Garvey. But when you are the daughters of some of the most famous men of the 20th century, that legacy comes with even higher stakes. Ilyasah Shabazz, the daughter of Malcolm X, and Dr. Bernice King, the daughter of MLK, share a birthright of inherited activism that few others can understand. They each run their families' foundations, the Shabazz Center and King Center, and strive to carry on their parents' fight for the future.In the spirit of summer family reunions, we're revisiting Trymaine Lee's conversation with Shabazz and King, about their famous parents, the ongoing push for equality, and what it means to inherit a legacy.(Original release date: April 1, 2021)For a transcript, please visit https://www.msnbc.com/intoamerica. Thoughts? Feedback? Story ideas? Write to us at intoamerica@nbcuni.comFurther Listening:Reconstructed: Birth of a Black NationJustice4GarveyHarlem on My Mind: Arturo Schomburg

Jade A. Lawson is a rising voice at the epicenter of culture and entertainment. As a journalist and creative producer, she has contributed to several platforms under the ABC News flagship including ABC News Digital, Good Morning America, and Primetime specials.Her work spans from in-depth reporting such as "HBCUs and COVID-19 vaccination trials" to "How changing rules led to a resurgence for women in hip hop." She has interviewed dozens of artists and high profile subjects like Mary J. Blige,  Jazmine Sullivan, Ilyasah Shabazz,  photographer, Kennedi Carter, and Clover Hope, author of 100+ Women Who Made Hip Hop. In 2020, Jade contributed to Soul of a Nation, a groundbreaking six-part series exploring Black history and heritage in America. A student of the game, Jade is currently developing an independent documentary exploring women in hip hop.Jade is a proud graduate of Hampton University and Columbia University School of Journalism. And at Women in Hip Hop Podcast we're happy to have her sit alongside jazzie belle as our special guest co-host. Listen in as the two ladies discuss the current state of female rap and who's on their list to watch out for plus more! Follow us: @jadeariel_ @jazziebelletv @womeninhiphopWomen in Hip Hop is a partner of the Double Elvis podcast network. For more of the best music storytelling follow @DoubleElvis on Instagram or search Double Elvis in your podcast app.    

Today, on Eid Al Fitr, the celebration of the end of Ramadan, we offer a quote from El- Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, Black Muslim leader and Civil Rights activist, more commonly known as Malcolm X.To learn more about El-Shabazz, watch the 1978 educational documentary El Hajj Malik El Shabazz by Gil Noble and McGraw Hill Films on YouTube, read the classic Autobiography of Malcolm X as told to Alex Haley, and The Diary of Malcolm X: El Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, which contains the copious notes El-Shabazz made during his 1964 trip to Mecca, edited and annotated by Ilyasah Shabazz and Herb Boyd.More Sources:https://therevealer.org/malcolm-x-why-el-hajj-malik-el-shabazz-matters/https://nmaahc.si.edu/object/nmaahc_2013.46.20https://www.americamagazine.org/issue/one-pilgrims-progresshttps://www.washingtoninformer.com/remembering-el-hajj-malik-el-shabazz/https://youtu.be/mRtYluUXZ8Q (El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz 1978 documentary)https://youtu.be/WBS416EZsKM (discusses OAAU June 1964)https://youtu.be/4LHtOJGZHn0 (what is Eid Ul-Fitr video)

Conceptualized by Dr. Su’ad Abdul Khabeer, the journey of Muslim Cool takes us on an exploration of Knowledge of Self through the lens of hiphop, Islam, and Blackness. The stories we tell through our names, music, and the identities formed around us. Storytellers include Dr. Su’ad, Maimouna Youssef aka “Mumu Fresh,” Brother Ali, and Ilyasah Shabazz. Come for the music. Stay for the perspective you never thought you’d hear. Transcripts are available at ays.media/repFollow on Instagram: @noor and @ays or Twitter @ntagouri and @Zaron3See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a “Best of MIP” episode from the archives. Closing out our coverage of the 56th Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma, Mark speaks with Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., who details the significance of Selma to both himself and the country-at-large. He is then joined by Ilyasah Shabaaz, daughter of Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz, as well as author, community organizer, and activist. Executive Producer: Adell Coleman Producer: Brittany Temple Distributor: DCP Entertainment For additional content: makeitplain.com

¿Por qué ondeas esa bandera? Nacionalismo e Identidad en la colonialidad: Guario en la casa A 57 años del asesinato de Malcom X o Tras documentos que exoneran a los convictos por el magnicidio Muhammad Abdul Aziz y Khalil Islam, La investigación apunta, a que un agente de FBI manipuló por orden de Hoover a miembros de la Flor del Islam, brazo armado de la Nación de Islam, para que mataran a Malcom X.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXBd78lKJh8 o On the anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X, Democracy Now speak with the civil rights leader's daughter Ilyasah Shabazz about her family's call for a federal probe into his murder, following the exoneration of two men who were wrongfully convicted. "We want to know who killed our father, and we want to make sure that it is properly recorded in history," says Shabazz. "We want Congress to document the truth," says Benjamin Crump, who represents the family of Malcolm X. o 6 meses luego de que Malcom anunciara la creación de la Unión Afroamericana en Harlem, una extensión de la organización de los nuevos estados africanos llamada la Unión Africana. o ¿Quién mató a Malcolm X? en NetFlix  https://www.netflix.com/us-es/title/80217478  Décadas después del asesinato del líder afroamericano Malcolm X, un activista se embarca en una compleja misión para encontrar la verdad en nombre de la justicia. o EL País (2021) Dos condenados por el asesinato de Malcolm X serán exonerados medio siglo después. El fiscal del distrito de Manhattan reabrió la investigación en 2020, después de una serie documental que cuestionaba el veredicto, también criticado por historiadores y académicos durante décadas.  https://elpais.com/internacional/2021-11-17/dos-condenados-por-el-asesinato-de-malcolm-x-seran-exonerados-medio-siglo-despues.html Guarionex Padilla Marty: • Maestro de historia • Comantenedor de Plan de Contingencia o https://www.facebook.com/plandecontingenciapr/ “Mi finalidad es forjar la lectura de una discursividad que nunca se puso de acuerdo, nunca fue homogénea y que se apropió de la identidad y de la puertorriqueñidad de manera creativa poniendo la historia y la memoria del pasado al servicio de causas que chocaban la una con la otra.” Mario Cancel https://garygutierrezpr.com/2022/02/12/sobre-el-laberinto-de-los-indociles-estudios-sobre-la-historiografia-puertorriquena-del-siglo-19-del-maestro-mario-cancel/ ¿Por qué ondeas esa bandera? Nacionalismo e Identidad en la colonialidad A question for the truckers - Why are you waving that flag? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BiremkouIQ o Nacionalismo en el imperio versus en la colonia o ¿Es necesaria la identidad para hacer la independencia o hacer la independencia? o Hay una crisis en eso del Estado nacional que a raíz de la pandemia se amueve a la derecha y el fascismo o Las respuestas surgen llamando a la responsabilidad individual versos esfuerzos colectivos o La Monoestrellada como símbolo del propuesto proyecto de país. o Ese proyecto del país es siempre cambiante o La bandera y la Boriqueña, prohibidos hasta pasados los ’50, original surgen como símbolo en los años ’30 o Estos símbolos se normalizan y se resignifican tras la ley que crea el llamado Estado Libre Asociado o “El nacionalismo cultural” de los intelectuales muñocistas o Se folclorizan y suavizan las expresiones y luchas de las otredades pero se empuja una identidad puertorriqueña desde el eurocentrismo.  19 de noviembres como Día de la Puerriqueñidad o La creación de la identidad es basada en “las tres razas” o La puertorriqueñidad y la identidad que encarna es múltiples identidades, cambiante y heterogenia o Alegría y Moscosos no fueron inocente en este proceso o ¿Quiénes fueron, y que identidad encarnaban, los y las que empuñaron la bandera en el “Verano del 2019”?  Los colores de la bandera se redefinen desde el luto  Se invocan el himno revolucionario  La indignación  “Hay que parar de romantizar el “Verano del 2019”  Habían muchas puertorriqueñidades que no tiene cavidad en las metanarrativas de la modernidad  La nueva bandera de luto ahora sirve de símbolo por aquellos que ya no se identifican con el metarelato gubernamental que se significa en la monoestrellada blanca, azul y roja

Stand Up is a daily podcast. I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 800 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more Today's sponsor is Indeed.com/Standup 26 mins Stephen Marche is a novelist, essayist and cultural commentator. He is the author of half a dozen books, including The Unmade Bed: The Messy Truth About Men and Women in the Twenty-First Century (2016) and The Hunger of the Wolf (2015). He has written opinion pieces and essays for The New Yorker, The New York Times, The Atlantic, Esquire, The Walrus and many others. He is the host of the hit audio series How Not to F*ck Up Your Kids Too Bad, and its sequel How Not to F*ck Up Your Marriage Too Bad on Audible, and is currently at work on a book about the possibility of a civil war in the United States for Simon and Schuster. 1:03 Etan Thomas has amassed an amazing collection of interviews intertwined with the heartfelt commentary of his own to create a masterpiece. You'll read the voices of athletes, activists, media personalities, scholars, and the family of victims of police brutality. These voices include Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Bill Russell, D Wade, Russell Westbrook, Steve Kerr, Oscar Robertson, Mark Cuban, Michael Bennett, Carmelo Anthony, Derrick Rose, Swin Cash, Alonzo Mourning, Chris Webber, Michael Bennett, Jamal Crawfor, The Fab Five's Chris Webber, Juwan Howard, Ray Jackson, and Jimmy King, John Carlos, Laila Ali, Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, Bradley Beal, Tamika Catchings, Curtis Conway, Laila Ali, Harry Edwards, Chris Hayes, Craig Hodges, Chamique Holdsclaw, ESPN's Scoop Jackson, Bomani Jones, Michael Smith, Michael Wilbon and Jemele Hill, Shaun King, Ted Leonsis, Thabo Sefolosha, James Blake Torrey Smith, Eric Reid, Shannon Sharpe, Anquan Boldin, Ilyasah Shabazz, Kenny Smith, David West, Jahvaris Fulton (brother of Trayvon Martin) Emerald Snipes (daughter of Eric Garner) Alysza Castille (sister of Philando Castille) Valerie Castille (mother of Philando Castille) and Tiffany Crutcher (sister of Terence Crutcher) Today's athletes have delves into politics, current events, presidential elections, Black Lives Matter, women's rights, murders at the hands of the police, mass incarceration, and the list goes on and on. We Matter highlights and discusses this new wave of athlete activism; dispels the myth that current athletes are not connected and affected by what goes on not only within the confines of their own communities, but across society as a whole; gives credit and pays homage to the athletes of yesteryear who have paved the way for the Colin Kaepernicks and Lebron James's of the world to be as vocal as they are today; and encourages athletes of the future to continue to use their voice to bring about change Over the past decade, we have witnessed an unprecedented number of athletes across all sports using their positions, their platforms, their celebrity and the power of their voices for change. Athletes have an unprecedented ability to influence fashion, pop culture, and politics with their actions. It is refreshing to see many acting on their convictions. Muhammad Ali once said,”I don't have to be who you want me to be. I'm free to be who I want.” we talk about Etan's newest book Police Brutality and White Supremacy: The Fight Against American Traditions Check out all things Jon Carroll Follow and Support Pete Coe   Pete on YouTube Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page

Vermont author Kekla Magoon has been going where few children's authors dare to go, tackling topics such as racism and social justice in her books. She is now being recognized as one of America's top writers for young adults.Magoon was a finalist for this year's National Book Award, one of the world's most prestigious literary prizes, for her new book for young adults, Revolution in Our Time: The Black Panther Party's Promise to the People.It is a magisterial 400-page work that explores black resistance starting with colonialism in Africa and leading up to the Black Panthers and the Black Lives Matter movement.Magoon, who is on the faculty of the Vermont College of Fine Arts, said that her new book “carries the weight of history and it carries the power to inspire young people to say, ‘Oh I see myself in this and I'm going to use my voice.'”Earlier this year, Magoon received the Margaret A. Edwards Award from the American Library Association for “her significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens.” This is essentially a lifetime achievement award that Magoon won at the age of 41. The ALA proclaimed, “Kekla Magoon's powerful prose and complex characters enrich literature for young adults by bearing witness to the trauma and triumph of the American Civil Rights Movement.” Magoon's other books include X, a teen novel about civil rights leader Malcolm X that she co-authored with his daughter Ilyasah Shabazz, and How it Went Down, about the complicated aftermath of a shooting of a Black teenager. Magoon is also a recipient of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award, John Steptoe New Talent Award, NAACP Image Award and other honors.Magoon told the Vermont Conversation that her writing “is a powerful opportunity to be telling Black history as a Black woman in this country. It's part of what I value in the world. I want to be an activist. But I'm not the person who marches and protests. I'm really good at writing. So I choose to use the skills that I have to advance the …causes that I believe in.”Magoon is determined “to push back against everyone who wants to diminish young Black people. Because there are a lot of people out there that don't want us to recognize and own our power, that don't want us to have a space and a voice in the world. So the best thing I can do is to model the ability to do both of those things.”“I try to use my writing skills to make the world a better place.”

For three pivotal years, Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X forged a brotherhood that would not only change both men but change the world. Blood Brothers: Malcolm X & Muhammad Ali tells the extraordinary story behind the friendship —and the ultimate falling out— of two of the most iconic figures of the 20th century. Few people understand the bond these men shared. In this new feature-length documentary from producer Kenya Barris, director Marcus A. Clarke offers a fresh perspective by using insider voices and never-before-seen footage to chart this most complex of friendships, tracing the near simultaneous and symbiotic rise of the charismatic and outspoken Olympic champion who charmed the nation, and the ex-con-turned intellectual revolutionary who railed against oppression. Through interviews with those closest to them — Malcolm X's daughter Ilyasah Shabazz, Ali's brother Rahman and daughters Maryum and Hana — and cultural luminaries such as Cornel West and Al Sharpton, the film illuminates their meeting, bonding, and eventual falling out over discord within the leadership of the Nation of Islam. Director Marcus A. Clarke joins us for a conversation about the brief but transformative relationship that developed between these two giants of the late 20th century civil rights, and anti-war movements. Clarke also talks about the powerful forces that eventually broke their bond, to the lasting regret of Muhammad Ali. To watch: go to netflix.com/BloodBrothers

Soul-Full Reflections on Community with Ilyasah Shabazz and Suhaib Webb This past Ramadan, At Your Service had the honor of hosting a series of Virtual Iftars (dinners to break our fast). To really hone in on impact for these events, we tapped into some incredible leaders to guide us through themed conversations around intention and community. This truly was one of my favorite events I've ever been to, let alone hosted. When you're in the Month of Ramadan, feeling all your feelings, and you receive blessings in the form of gems, with your community all together Live, there's really nothing like it. Last week we dropped a conversation with Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir and Iddris Sandu. THIS WEEK, we have the honor of revisiting a conversation between the esteemed Ilyasah Shabazz and Suhaib Webb. Professor Ilyasah Shabazz promotes higher education for at-risk youth, interfaith dialogue to build bridges between cultures for young leaders of the world, and she participates in international humanitarian delegations. She served as a member of the U.S. Delegation that accompanied President Bill Clinton to South Africa to commemorate the election of President Nelson Mandela and the Education & Economic Development initiatives. While she is frequently asked to speak about the Legacy of Malcolm X, she shares that it is her mother, Dr. Betty Shabazz's wisdom, courage and compassion that guide her. Suhaib Webb is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Public Service of NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service. He has a degree in Education from the University of Central Oklahoma, and in Islamic law from al-Azhar Universiy in Cairo. He was named as a "Faith Leader to Watch" by The Center for American Progress in 2016, selected by the Muslim Community as one of CNN's 25 Most Influential Leaders; as well as one of "Five Hundred of the Most Influential Muslims" by the Royal Islamic Studies Center in 2017. He is also currently the resident scholar at the ICNYU. And PS, he married Adam and I at our wedding :) This conversation between Ilyasah Shabazz and Suhaib Webb on community and being there for yourself in order to be there for others just CLICKED. I'm currently reading the Autobiography of Malcolm X and listening to this episode again and it couldn't be more timely. I hope you enjoy! PS, In case you missed it last week, we played back another conversation from this event series, with Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir and Iddris Sandu. ays xx Our sponsors, but more like friends, at Ahmad Tea helped us put so much intention into these events, and we could not be more grateful to have them as partners. www.ahmadteausa.com instagram.com/ahmadtea_usa I hope you enjoy this episode, as much as I enjoyed hosting these lovely souls. _____ If you have any feedback, PLEASE leave a review of PODCAST NOOR. Follow Ilyasah: Instagram.com/ilyasahshabazz Follow Suhaib: instagram.com/suhaib.webb Follow Noor: instagram.com/noor Follow AYS: instagram.com/ays www.noortagouri.com/linktree

Inside a rural Texas hospital's struggle to survive and an update on their staff; a conversation with Ilyasah Shabazz about her father, Malcolm X, and his legacy; an overlooked Black researcher who discovered the cicadas' significance; the removal of Confederate statues; the history of Juneteeth.

Click for full show notes, exercises, and parenting scripts from this episodeUnless you and your teen live under a rock, your child has probably been exposed to a lot of discourse about racism this past year. Sparked by the killing of George Floyd, the world erupted in protests and outcries for equality this summer–and the world has never been the same. With the video of the tragic murder available online amongst plenty of other intense dialogue about race, you might be wondering how you can talk to your kids about it all. You may feel like you don’t know how to approach the topic, or don’t feel like you can do an adequate job covering the vast history of racial inequality and all of its nuances.If you don’t know where to start, it can be powerful to give your kid some reading material. Books can help teens learn about these issues from an expert, and then the two of you can then have a discussion about it. Need a text that feels right for an adolescent? Our guest today has got you covered. Her name is Ilyasah Shabazz, and she’s the author of The Awakening of Malcolm X: A Novel. Ilyasah is the daughter of human rights activists Malcom X and Betty Shabazz, and does incredible work as an educator, author, motivational speaker and activist. In this new book, she’s describing the pivotal period of Malcom X’s young life, when he was imprisoned for 6 years and began to see the world differently.  In telling Malcom’s story, she hopes to give young people the guidance they need to handle life’s trials and follow their vision for a brighter future.In our interview, we’re covering some critical moments in Malcolm X’s youth. We’re discussing how educators can shed more light on the contributions of black and indigenous people throughout history, and why we need reform in our criminal justice system.Click for full show notes, exercises, and parenting scripts from this episode

A conversation with Award-winning Author, Educator, Producer & Co-Chairperson of the Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ilyasah Shabazz was just two years old when her father, civil rights leader Malcolm X, was murdered. She is on the #ReadingWithYourKids #Podcast to celebrate her powerful new book The Awakening of Malcolm X. This is a powerful narrative account of the activist's adolescent years in jail. Click here to visit Ilyasah's website - https://www.ilyasahshabazz.com/ Click here to visit our website - www.ReadingWithYourKids.com

“Writing was a way of imposing myself, of making a world that was hostile and wanted to render me invisible or dead acknowledge me and deal with me.”(April 22, 2021) Kim McLarin is a journalist, playwright, novelist, memoirist, literary critic, essayist, and co-author of a memoir by Malcolm X's daughter Ilyasah Shabazz. She has two children, ages 21 and 23, and describes writer motherhood in three words as “contradictory, depleting, enriching.” In this episode, Kim talks about writing to change the world, navigating the expectations of white-middle-class motherhood, why writing seems less urgent now than in her youth, and why she “didn't expect to be loved by America.”Writer Mother Monster is an interactive interview series devoted to dismantling the myth of having it all and offering writer-moms solidarity, support, and advice as we make space for creative endeavors.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/writermothermonster)

Aujourd'hui, dans ce 12e épisode, j'accueille Cristel Claman éditrice de la maison d'édition indépendante Roots Éditions. Elle a créé sa maison d'édition en 2015, en éditant l'album de Ilyasah Shabazz, la fille de Malcom X. Pour Cristel le déclic a été sa propre fille, elle souhaitait lui donner accès à des livres sur la culture Afro parlant d'estime de soi, de confiance en soi, de leadership ou d'histoire du peuple noir.

Malcolm X and the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. met just one time in life, on March 26, 1964, during Congressional hearings for the Civil Rights Act. The two are often described as opposites, and their styles in the fight for Black freedom were undoubtedly different. But the men had a respect for each other that grew into a deep bond between the two families following their assassinations. Today, Ilyasah Shabazz, the daughters of Malcolm X, and Dr. Bernice King, the daughter of MLK, share a birthright of inherited activism that few others can understand. They each run their families' foundations, the Shabazz Center and King Center, and strive to carry on their parents' fight for the future.As one generation's fight for racial equality spills into the next, Shabazz and Dr. King talk with Trymaine Lee on the latest Into America about their famous parents, the ongoing push for equality, and what it means to inherit a legacy.For a transcript, please visit https://www.msnbc.com/intoamerica. Thoughts? Feedback? Story ideas? Write to us at intoamerica@nbcuni.comFurther Viewing and Listening:“The Dead Are Arising,” Into AmericaWatch: Daughters Of Martin Luther King Jr. And Malcolm X Reflect On Fight For Equality

Today I am joined by Ilyasah Shabazz, author of The Awakening of Malcolm X, written with Tiffany D. Jackson. Bryan Stevenson said “We are all more than the worst thing we’ve ever done.” And yet our criminal justice system might have us thinking otherwise. Ilyasah illuminates the humanity of inmates while also discovering the truth about who Malcolm is in this exceptional young adult novel. I myself listened to the audiobook adaptation and highly recommended it as well. There is so much in this book and in this conversation, that the best way I can think to share is, as in many cases, for me to get out of the way and let the stories be heard. If you are not yet acquainted with Ilyasah Shabazz, I hope that this discussion serves that introduction well.  Get a copy of this book and support independent bookstores (and this podcast) by visiting our BookShop Store. Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/matthewcwinner or on Paypal at paypal.me/childrensbkpod

3.25.21 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Georgia passes heinous voter suppression bills; Biden blasts GOP; Big tech grilled on The Hill over misinformation and extremism on their platforms; Facebook group outs racist cops in Pittsburg; Buffalo radio fired for racist comments; Malcolm X's daughter Ilyasah Shabazz talks about her new children's book Support #RolandMartinUnfiltered via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered or via PayPal ☛https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered #RolandMartinUnfiltered is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of The Public Affairs Podcast, KG and Funk Larry chat with Ilyasah Shabazz, the third daughter of Malcolm X. Ilyasah, an educator and activist, recently released her YA novel (co-authored with 2019 Coretta Scott King-John Steptoe award-winning author Tiffany D. Jackson) 'The Awakening of Malcolm X,' spotlighting Malcolm X's formative adolescent years in prison. Also on this episode, Dr. Steven Goldstein joins us to talk about reforming the healthcare system. Houston Healthcare Initiative is a group of physicians and health-conscious patients that have joined together in a Healthcare cooperative to maintain and improve the physical and mental health of each member of the group. ► LISTEN LIVE: https://myhoustonmajic.com ► LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/myhoustonmajic ► FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/majic1021 ► FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/majic1021 For over 40 years, Majic 102.1 has served Houston as The People's Station! From community events, wellness, celebrity interviews and more! Check out interviews from the Sweet Talker Kandi Eastman, AV, Uncle Funky Larry Jones, Sky Houston and KG Smooth!

Welcome to Episode 12! Is Jay-Z the most powerful man in Urban Culture? Eaztwood talks about Jay-Z's most recent transaction with LVMH (Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton) and his new app that can help Millions establish and build good credit. The Trump shenanigans may finally be over! The Supreme Court ruled the unthinkable leaving Trump in a vulnerable position, we'll share the details. Plus, a recent letter uncovered by Ilyasah Shabazz reveals that the FBI was involved with her father's (Malcolm X) assassination, we'll discuss who wrote the letter and what agency will assist in this new investigation! Join us as we discuss other trending topics, on The Koncrete Radio Podcast; Entertain. Educate. Inform. 

The FBI and New York Police Department are facing new calls to open their records into the assassination of Malcolm X after the release of a deathbed confession of a former undercover NYPD officer who admitted to being part of a conspiracy targeting Malcolm. We speak to a cousin of the former officer as well as Malcolm's daughter, Ilyasah Shabazz.

This is more of a freestyle rant It's Always Personal type...thing... for this episode that was intended to be just more of a "bonus" episode.  YouTube attacks and criticisms on the new film Judas and The Black Messiah that I had to defend. Reaction to Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X, pouring her heart out on The Breakfast Club for a community that doesn't even care. The evil that men do - Boosie, Charlemagne da God vs LaKeith Stanfield and Meek Mill reveres Kobe as an example of The City of Brotherly Love. IAP's Accidental Man of The Week! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/its-always-personal/support

Today on the show we opened up the phone lines to see how much money our listeners ever lost when they gambeled after Young Thug reported he lost 800K after gambling. Also, Charlamagne gave "Donkey of the Day" to a Brooklyn man who was arrested In connection with $190K Chanel Raid after bragging On Social Media. Also, we had the daughter of Ilyasah Shabazz who spoke about Malcolm X's Story, how collective leadership will impact Social Change and more Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

For the final week of Black History Month, Michelle talks to Ilyasah Shabazz, the daughter of Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz. They discuss the work and legacy of her parents, growing up under tremendous influence, the state of our society and self care in the midst of it all. This episode reminds you to CHECK IN on what you are doing for your community! For more on Ilyasah Shabazz, visit https://www.ilyasahshabazz.com/ Follow Ilyasah on Instagram and Twitter: @ilyasahshabazz  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Malcolm X's Daughter Wants Schools to Teach That "American History Is Also Black History"! The daughter of the slain human rights activist Malcolm X, Ilyasah Shabazz was recently featured on a GMA segment. Ms. Shabazz criticized the education system in the United States and she said "American History Is Black History".

Malcolm X's Daughter Wants Schools to Teach That "American History Is Also Black History"! The daughter of the slain human rights activist Malcolm X, Ilyasah Shabazz was recently featured on a GMA segment. Ms. Shabazz criticized the education system in the United States and she said "American History Is Black History".

Hannah and Kelly talk about the ALA Youth Media Award winners and honorees, then dig into imaginary YA book titles, pairing them with real YA books and/or dream titles. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What’s Up in YA newsletter! This post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. SHOW NOTES ALA Youth Media Award announcements All Thirteen by Christina Soontornvat Woven in Moonlight by Isabel Ibañez  Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang X: A Novel by Ilyasah Shabazz and Kekla Magoon Beetle & The Hollowbones illustrated and written by Aliza Layne You Should See Me In a Crown by Leah Johnson Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender Darius The Great Deserves Better by Adib Khorram The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones We Ride Upon Sticks by Quan Barry Kent State by Derf Backderf The Kids Are Gonna Ask by Gretchen Anthony Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez Never Look Back by Lilliam Rivera We Are Not From Here by Jenny Torres Sanchez Dancing at the Pity Party by Tyler Feder “What’s Your Sherlock Story?” Breath by Donna Jo Napoli “Your Quirky YA Title” The Quantum Weirdness of the Almost-Kiss by Amy Noelle Parks YA Book Titles With Math Equations “Your YA Adventure Title” Food Wars! By Yuto Tsukuda Make It Messy by Marcus Samuelsson with Veronica Chambers Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous by Suzanne Park “What’s Your YA Epic Fantasy Series Title?” The Firefly Letters by Margarita Engle Mary’s Monster by Lita Judge The Kingdom of Back by Marie Lu The Blossom and the Firefly by Sherri L. Smith “What’s Your Atmospheric YA Book Title?” The Wicked Deep by Shae Ernshaw “What’s Your Sherlock Title?” The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee “What’s Your YA Horror Title?” “What’s Your YA Book Identity?” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Liberty and Danika discuss Outlawed, The Heiress, Black Buck, and more great books. Pick up an All the Books! 200th episode commemorative item here. Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, iTunes, or Spotify and never miss a beat book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: Outlawed by Anna North The Heiress: The Revelations of Anne de Bourgh by Molly Greeley Picnic In the Ruins by Todd Robert Petersen After the Rain by Nnedi Okorafor, John Jennings, David Brame (Illustrator)  Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour Goldie Vance: The Hocus-Pocus Hoax by Lilliam Rivera and Brittney Williams To Be Honest by Michael Leviton Be Dazzled by Ryan La Sala  Happily Ever Afters by Elise Bryant  WHAT WE’RE READING: Savage Beard of She Dwarf by Kyle Latino My Heart is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones MORE BOOKS OUT THIS WEEK: The Prophets by Robert Jones, Jr.  The Eagles of Heart Mountain: A True Story of Football, Incarceration, and Resistance in World War II America by Bradford Pearson  Every Body: An Honest and Open Look at Sex from Every Angle by Julia Rothman  Spring Stinks (Mother Bruce Series) by Ryan T. Higgins West End Girls: A Novel by Jenny Colgan Featherhood: A Memoir of Two Fathers and a Magpie by Charlie Gilmour  Single and Forced to Mingle: A Guide for (Nearly) Any Socially Awkward Situation by Melissa Croce Night Bird Calling by Cathy Gohlke  Social Chemistry: Decoding the Patterns of Human Connection by Marissa King The Push by Ashley Audrain Love Songs for Skeptics: A Novel by Christina Pishiris The Art of Falling: A Novel by Danielle McLaughlin  Pickard County Atlas: A Novel by Chris Harding Thornton  White Feminism: From the Suffragettes to Influencers and Who They Leave Behind by Koa Beck Better Luck Next Time: A Novel by Julia Claiborne Johnson  Peacemaker by Joseph Bruchac Not My Boy by Kelly Simmons  The Life I’m In by Sharon G. Flake The Quantum Weirdness of the Almost-Kiss by Amy Noelle Parks The Shadow by Melanie Raabe, Imogen Taylor (translator) Root Magic by Eden Royce Roman and Jewel by Dana L. Davis  Siege of Rage and Ruin (The Wells of Sorcery Trilogy Book 3) by Django Wexler  The Hearing Trumpet by Leonora Carrington, Olga Tokarczuk Glimpsed by G.F. Miller  The Awakening of Malcolm X by Ilyasah Shabazz, Tiffany D. Jackson City of Schemes (A Counterfeit Lady Novel Book 4) by Victoria Thompson  The Trouble with Good Ideas by Amanda Panitch Bone Canyon (Eve Ronin Book 2) by Lee Goldberg  A Deadly Fortune: A Novel by Stacie Murphy The Sea Gate by Jane Johnson Baseball’s Leading Lady: Effa Manley and the Rise and Fall of the Negro Leagues by Andrea Williams Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning by Tom Vanderbilt  Crown of Bones by A.K. Wilder Lore by Alexandra Bracken  When You Look Like Us by Pamela N. Harris The Fortunate Ones by Ed Tarkington The Sea in Winter by Christine Day Exercised: Why Something We Never Evolved to Do Is Healthy and Rewarding by Daniel Lieberman   Slash And Burn by Claudia Hernández, Julia Sanches (translator) Our Darkest Night: A Novel of Italy and the Second World War by Jennifer Robson The Night Lake: A Young Priest Maps the Topography of Grief by Liz Tichenor S.O.S.: Society of Substitutes #1: The Great Escape by Alan Katz, Alex Lopez  Unsolaced: Along the Way to All That Is by Gretel Ehrlich Here Lies a Father by Mckenzie Cassidy Persephone Station by Stina Leicht The Wife Upstairs: A Novel by Rachel Hawkins  A Crooked Tree by Una Mannion Driven: The Race to Create the Autonomous Car by Alex Davies Influence by Sara Shepard and Lilia Buckingham I Just Wanted to Save My Family by Stéphan Pélissier and Adriana Hunter  A Lie Someone Told You About Yourself by Peter Ho Davies Stay Safe (Kathryn A. Morton Prize in Poetry) by Emma Hine The Portrait: A Novel by Ilaria Bernardini Unplugged by Gordon Korman The Butterfly House by Katrine Engberg One of the Good Ones by Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite The Truth of Yoga: A Comprehensive Guide to Yoga’s History, Texts, Philosophy, and Practices by Daniel Simpson Eyes That Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho and Dung Ho See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ndaba speaks with Ilyasah Shabazz, author and professor, as well as daughter of Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz, about the Black Lives Matter movement and her upbringing.

Enjoy our presentation of X: a Novel written by Ilyasah Shabazz  and Kekla Magoon, and published by Candlewick Press. Malcolm Little's parents have always told him that he can achieve anything, but from what he can tell, that's a pack of lies. There's no point in trying, he figures, and lured by the nightlife of Boston and New York, he escapes into a world of fancy suits, jazz, girls, and reefer. But Malcolm's efforts to leave the past behind lead him into increasingly dangerous territory. X follows the boy who would become Malcolm X from his childhood to his imprisonment for theft at age twenty, when he found the faith that would lead him to forge a new path and command a voice that still resonates today.This title is a 2016 NAACP Image Award-winner and Coretta Scott King Author Honor book. X: a Novel is recommended for ages 14+ for violence, language, and references to drug use. Please visit Common Sense Media for more information and reviews: http://bit.ly/XReviewsThis title is available as an ebook through Libby: http://bit.ly/XLibbyEbookPlease visit www.calvertlibrary.info for more information.Music: Sad Clown (excerpt) by Orquesta Arrecife. Licensed under CC BY-SA 1.0 http://www.opsound.org/artist/orquestaarrecife/

Nicole and Matthew discuss historically problematic statues, how legal does not always mean moral, and we reflect on the kidlit authors whose works have helped to secure space for underrepresented voices. This episode is sponsored by: TBR, Book Riot’s subscription service offering reading recommendations personalized to your reading life Nevertell by Katharine Orton from Candlewick Press Book Riot Insiders, the digital hangout spot for the Book Riot community To get even more kidlit news and recommendations, sign up for our The Kids Are All Right newsletter! RELEVANT LINKS: Executive Order on Building and Rebuilding Monuments to American Heroes The Statues Were Toppled. What Happens to Them Now? (New York Times) Return of Oñate’s Foot (99% Invisible) Always Read the Plaque: Mapping Over 10,000 Global Markers & Memorials BOOKS DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW: PICTURE BOOKS: Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X by Ilyasah Shabazz; illustrated by AG Ford Gordon Parks: How the Photographer Captured Black and White America by Carole Boston Weatherford; illustrated by Jamey Christoph Take a Picture of Me, James Van Der Zee! by Andrea J. Loney; illustrated by Keith Mallett M is for Movementby Innosanto Nagara  Heather Has Two Mommies by Lesléa Newman Your Name is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow; illustrated by Luisa Uribe I am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes; illustrated by Gordon C. James MIDDLE GRADE: Finding Langston by Lesa Cline-Ransome Betty Before X by Ilyasah Shabazz  and Renée Watson  Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai   Journey for Justice: The Life of Larry Itliong by PhD Dawn B. Mabalon and Gayle Romasanta  WHERE TO FIND CHILDREN’S BOOKS DURING QUARANTINE Your local library – Even as libraries are closing for the quarantine, they have a ton of e-books, resources, and movies for kids. Epic! – Epic! is the Leading Digital Library for Kids 12 & Under Susan Tan’s Authors Everywhere YouTube channel How Kids’ Lit Is Responding to the Coronavirus Read, Wonder, and Learn – Favorite Authors & Illustrators Share Resources for Learning Anywhere COVID-19 Resources compiled by We Need Diverse Books Resources for Online PreK-12 Teaching During COVID and Beyond Little free libraries – There may be free books in a free library just around the corner from you. Give a book, get a book, and remember to wash those hands! CLOSING NOTE: Let us know what books or topics you’ve been sharing this week, or if you have a suggestion or book recommendation for an upcoming episode. Find us on email (kidlitthesedays@bookriot.com) or Twitter (@MatthewWinner and @ittybittyny).

On this very special edition of Parallax Views, Ilyasah Shabazz, the third daughter of Malcolm X, joins us to discuss the legacy of her father, the work she has done to keep her father's memory alive (including her children's book Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Be Malcolm X), and her thoughts on the wave of protests that have followed the police killing of George Floyd. Ilyasah Shabazz on July 22nd, 1963 in Queens, New York. As the third daughter of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz, Ilyasah has dedicated her life to leveraging the legacy of her family to empower the future. Although she was just a young girl when Malcolm X died, she, under the loving guidance of her mother Betty, grew up with the same strong sense of compassion and hunger for justice that drove her father's own life of human rights activism. In 2002, Ilyasah, with the help of Kim McLaren, wrote the critically praised Growing Up X: A Memoir by the Daughter of Malcolm X. She followed that book up with the children's book Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X, X: A Novel, and Betty Before X. She has continued to keep the legacy of her father alive as well as correcting the record on who he was as a man beyond the media-manufactured of him as well as celebrating the life of her mother Betty Shabazz and seeking to uplift people, especially children, from all walks of life. SUPPORT PARALLAX VIEWSON PATREON! FORBONUS CONTENTANDARCHIVED EPISODES!

We sat down with educator, organiser, speaker, and author - the third daughter of Malcolm-X - Ilyasah Shabazz, to discuss the largest civil rights movement in world history; black lives matter, the power of her fathers work, the need for urgent police reform, the legacy hip hop carries and more. Listen and learn!

Nationwide protests against racism, police violence, and racial inequality have shaken the nation to its core. Support for Black Lives Matter and anger over police treatment of African-Americans grew dramatically in recent weeks. Outrage over the disturbingly graphic deaths of George Floyd and other black men and women have changed the debate over racism. In this podcast, we look for potential areas of common ground, and consider the prospects for lasting change. Our guests are Ilyasah Shabazz, and Brian Williams, MD. Professor Shabazz often speaks about the remarkable legacy of her father, Malcolm X. She promotes higher education for at-risk youth and interfaith dialogue to build bridges between cultures for young leaders of the world. Doctor Williams led the trauma team that treated police officers ambushed by a sniper in Dallas in 2016 - the largest loss of life for US law enforcement since 9/11. "Education and discussion is a start, but not enough," Dr. Williams tells us. "A lot of us have been educating and talking and waiting for a long long time. Now is the time for action." If we're taught hate we're never going to solve any problems. It looks like that's what the young people are saying and it's great, says Professor Shabazz. "We need our young people to have their voices, to speak up and help us make change." In this podcast, we discuss the findings of two studies related to racism: Research on children's perceptions of black and white dolls, and the 40-year U.S. Public Health Service study of syphilis in Macon County, Alabama.

Karen discusses the life and legacy of Malcolm X, with his daughter Ilyasah Shabazz, author of Growing Up X.

Queen & J. are two womanist race nerds talking liberation, politics, and pop-culture over tea. Drink up! On this episode… What does Black Muslim erasure look like when it comes from other Black people? And people BEEN lying on social media, but are we lying less, now that the rona got us reflecting on life? This week’s hotlist - Stay home still! White people need to do the work, Ahmad Arbery, allies vs co-conspirators, mindless entertainment, hoteps out of context, quarantine pets, Black Muslim erasure, Who Killed Malcolm X on Netflix, read the autobiography of Malcolm X, Nation of Islam cultural influence and erasure, Islam is not a monolith, what we learn about muslim identity, Black Muslim erasure vs Black American Muslim erasure, Muhammad Ali, Google some shit, how to ask a basic ass question, Black creatives and 9-5s, who are you without work, rona identity crisis, re-evaluating our online personas, job security, 9-5 shaming and mad other ish. Tweet us while you listen! #teawithqj @teawithqj and add #podin on twitter to help others discover Tea with Queen and J. podcast! SAVE THE DATE: JUNETEEN VIRTUAL KICKBACK, Friday June 19th, 9-11pm, RSVP link to come Send your Black Girl show and tell submissions and inquiries to teawithqueenandj@gmail.com WEBSITE www.TeaWithQueenAndJ.com SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: twitter.com/teawithqj Instagram: Instagram.com/teawithqj Facebook: www.facebook.com/TeawithQueenandJ Tumblr: teawithqueenandj.tumblr.com EMAIL & SPONSOR INQUIRIES teawithqueenandj@gmail.com DONATE www.paypal.me/teawithqj OR www.patreon.com/teawithqj Queen’s Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/CXV9ZDWZ3PP9?ref_=wl_share J.’s Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1NP09USMPJ0TB?ref=cm_sw_em_r_wl_ip_VEVWdvdDDemm0 NOTES AND EXTRA TEA Watch The Grapevine “Ahmaud Arbery & Police Brutality” : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rUcLWONfTI Watch GirlTrek with Dr. Bernice King and Ilyasah Shabazz: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=874992593019173 Listen to episode 232: https://soundcloud.com/tea-with-queen-and-j/232-throw-that-drink Laugh at @nocontextdrumar on twitter Hashtag of the week: ##ramadanQueerem This week’s closing clip features a young Charles Evans in 2005calling out the shameful conditions the government left Katrina victims in: https://www.nbcnews.com/video/2005-watch-little-charles-evans-plead-for-help-after-katrina-512689219803 This episode was created, hosted and produced by Naima & Janicia Libations to our friend’s Domingo, Tokunbo, and D. Sindayiganza who help keep this show running by paying and supporting Black women. Libations to Ohene Cornelius for our show intro, keep up with him at https://ohenecornelius.com

In May of 2019, Dr. Donald P. Christian, president of SUNY New Paltz, phoned Janus Adams: "Would you be interested in returning to campus for this year's Distinguished Speaker lecture in conversation with Ilyasah Shabazz?" "I don't think you know what you've just done," said Janus. Nor could she know -- or imagine -- what an inspired pairing this event would prove to be. To Be Or Not To Be" An Intergenerational Fireside Chat with Ilyasah Shabazz --author, educator, fellow New Paltz alumnae, and daughter of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz.

Episode 43 of the Mavens Do It Better Podcast features Gina Belafonte, artist, producer, artivist and executive director of Sankofa.org. Sankofa.org is an organization in service of artists and grassroots movements and equitable change in the world using art and culture as a healing opportunity to express fear, anger and frustration, empowering people and organizations to find non-violent ways for response and for everyone to have a whole human experience in our lives.TranscriptGina and Heather caught up virtually in Los Angeles, CA.Listen in as Gina and Heather talk about:Being an artivist at the intersection of art and activism to open hearts and minds using art as a tool to communicate thoughts and ideas.How as the executive director of Sankofa.org, an organization founded by her Father, Harry Belafonte, they educate, motivate, and activate artists and allies, supporting grassroots movements and equitable change by developing cultural content in partnership with community partners. Sanokfa.org started five years ago, activating fully after the Trayvon Martin murder and verdict along with many other organizations like Black Lives Matter, Movement 4 Black Lives, The Justice League.Growing up with two parents, Harry and Julie Belafonte, who were and are today, deeply rooted in the Civil Rights Movement having the likes of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Shirley Chisolm and others around her kitchen table inspiring, shaping, and developing her artivist roots and way she moves in the world.A discussion of many social justice issues and organizations that are making a change in the world, looking at how we are only as good in our society as the most marginalized citizens. And a look into how movements are built, strategized and the responsibility we have as human beings being beneficiaries of the legacy and work of those that came before us.How one dinner with her friend Stacy Lynch, daughter of East Coast political strategist, Bill Lynch, became more dinners and has developed into a group of women, working, dreaming, and activating together. The group includes: Gina Belafonte, daughter of Julie and Harry Belafonte; Suzanne Kay, daughter of Diahann Carroll; Stacy Lynch, daughter of Bill Lynch; Dr. Hasna Muhammad, daughter of Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee; Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz; Dominique Sharpton, daughter of Reverend Al Sharpton; and Keisha Sutton-James, granddaughter of Percy Sutton. The daughters explore how their shared memories growing up watching their parents at work overlap and intertwine, as did the lives of their parents—activists, artists, politicians, political strategists, religious leaders, and founders of the civil rights movement. The group is calling themselves Daughters of the Movement, taking their stories to a broader audience through panel discussions, speaker series and an upcoming new podcast.To follow Gina Belafonte: LinkedIn | Instagram | TwitterGina Belafonte Bio:Born and raised in New York City, Gina Belafonte has spent her life in the arenas of entertainment and activism where her professional work thrives today. As the youngest child of Julie and Harry Belafonte, whose impact in these fields is among the most influential and progressive in the world, Gina’s passions come as no surprise. Gina was the lead producer on the internationally acclaimed documentary film, SING YOUR SONG, exploring the extraordinary life and legacy of Harry Belafonte that was selected as the opening film for the Sundance Film Festival in 2011.After many years working as actress in NYC, with several off broadway and touring companies like The National Shakespeare Company and The Mirror Reparatory Company in NYC, under the Artistic Direction of John Strasberg, alongside greats such as Geraldine Page, F. Murray Abraham, Anne Jackson and Elisabeth Franz, a series of opportunities to work in film and television moved her to Hollywood, where she appeared in several guest-starring roles, and landed a television series called THE COMMISH. After two formative years on screen with the series, her lifelong passion for stage production ultimately led her to produce theater in Los Angeles. Gina’s technical expertise and insight into the world of film and television production were developed while working with Paula Weinstein and Barry Levinson at Baltimore Spring Creek/Warner Brothers.After becoming a mother, Gina followed her early childhood environment by immersing herself in activism. Collaborating with leading gang interventionist, Bo Taylor, Gina developed a deeper understanding of gang culture by working in the California prison system and co-founded a non-profit organization called The Gathering For Justice. This multi-cultural, multi-generational organization focuses on youth incarceration and the criminalization of poverty. She currently sits on the Board of 2nd Call a community-based organization designed to save lives, by reducing violence and assisting in the personal development of high-risk individuals, proven offenders, ex-felons, parolees and others who society disregards and the internationally acclaimed Actors Gang Theatre founded by Tim Robbins.After dedicating over a decade to addressing gang intervention and incarceration, Gina traveled around the world with her father to bring together two inspiring generations of art and activism with the critically acclaimed HBO film SING YOUR SONG.Today, Gina lives in LA and New York and is working with diverse artists, activists, and organizations worldwide to promote cultural and civic engagement in the 21st century. Ms. Belafonte is currently involved in many artistic ventures, such as producing a documentary film titled Another Night In The Free World that explores the lives of three young women activists, their struggles and challenges and the difference they are making in the world, developing alongside her father with Martin Scorsese on a television mini-series about the colonization of the Congo by King Leopold the 2nd, and the staged version of the Grammy nominated 6 CD box set anthology of black music The Long Road To Freedom. She and her father are the executive producers of Lyrics from Lockdown - a hip-hop theater, multimedia production addressing the impact of wrongful imprisonment and mass incarceration. Driven by her passion for the arts and activism, Gina reflects: "After we finished Sing Your Song, I knew then as long as my dad had an idea, I would do whatever I could to help bring those ideas to fruition, continue the best of my elders’ traditions, and preserve our family’s legacy."Organizations:Sankofa.org: Founded by Harry Belafonte, Sankofa.org educates, motivates, and activates artists and allies in service of grassroots movements and equitable change. Sankofa.org is fiscally sponsored by the New World Foundation, a 501c3 public charity. Sankofa.org addresses injustice and creates change at multiple levels. In support of our grassroots partners, Sankofa. Org enlists artists, performers, and prominent individuals to deliver messages of moral and political consequence. We stage a wide range of events to amplify our message further and elevate the voices of those already doing this critical work. Additionally, we employ online and offline media to increase the awareness and spirit of activism. Money raised by Sankofa.org is re-granted to our coalition partners working on the ground for lasting change and towards building a self-sustaining endowment to continue our work.To connect with Sankofa: Website | Facebook | Instagram | TwitterDaughters of the Movement: We are legacy holders. A group of women who sat at the feet of those who were on the front lines of the civil rights movement. We carry the oral history, cultural values, and wisdom passed down to us by some of the revolutionary leaders who turned the tide of American history. We are the Daughters of the Movement. This unique sisterhood is a podcast and a speaker series with a target audience of women of all ages and advocates for social justice. Through the lens of living in the Movement, we take deep dives into critical and controversial topics. Lessons From the Daughters of the Civil Rights Movement, Elle Magazine, by Brea Baker.To connect with Daughters of the Movement: Facebook2ndcall.org: 2nd Call is a community-based organization designed to save lives by reducing violence and assisting in the personal development of high-risk individuals, proven offenders, ex-felons, parolees and others who society disregards.To connect with 2ndcall.org: Website | Facebook | TwitterFor Freedoms: Where Do We Go From Here?: A visual art exhibit curated by Ava Hess, in collaboration with For Freedoms, that explores the role of art and visual representation in American civic life. The exhibition features a series of photographs that re-envision American artist Norman Rockwell’s paintings of the "Four Freedoms" articulated by Franklin D. Roosevelt in his 1941 State of the Union Address.

First Draft Episode #188: Ally Condie Ally Condie, New York Times bestselling author of the Matched series, as well as Summerlost and The Darkdeep, co-written with Brendan Reichs. In this conversation, Ally talks about what inspired her to get an MFA after establishing herself as a bestselling author, always working on two things at once, and how the 2016 election gave Ally enough rage to write her newest young adult novel, murderous revenge story The Last Voyage of Poe Blythe. Links and Topics Mentioned In This Episode The Planet of the Apes movies, which were filmed near where Ally grew up in rural Utah Ally was inspired by a blog post by Shannon Hale, New York Times bestselling author of The Princess Academy and Austenland, where she wrote about writing 1,000 words a day. Ally was inspired by Shannon to commit to daily word goals. She started with 500. Lisa Mangum, editor at Shadow Mountain press, which released Ally’s first few books Brandon Mull, New York TImes bestselling author of the Fablehaven and Beyonders series, who got his start at Shadow Mountain PressChris Shoebinger, publishing director at Shadow Mountain Press, who released Ally from her publishing contract so she could pursue a bigger contract for Matched Jodi Reamer, literary agent at Writer’s House, who also represents Tahereh Mafi, New York TImes bestselling author of the Shatter Me series (listen to her First Draft episode here), Ransom Riggs, New York Times bestselling author of the Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children series (listen to his First Draft episode here), John Green, New York Times bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars and Looking for Alaska, and Stephenie Meyer, author of the global phenomenon Twilight series Julie Strauss-Gabel, publisher at Dutton Books, who has edited John Green, Adam Gidwitz, New York Times bestselling author of A Tale Dark & Grimm and The Inquisitor’s Tale: Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog, and Gayle Forman, New York Times bestselling author of If I Stay and I Have Lost My Way The Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA in writing for children, the program Ally attended Emily Wing Smith, author of The Way He Lived and All Better Now, and Carol Lynch Williams, author of The Chosen One and Glimpse, two Utah authors Ally was friends with who also attended the Vermont College of Fine Arts for the MFA program Kekla Magoon, author of National Book Award Longlisted X: A Novel (written with Ilyasah Shabazz), Coretta Scott King-honored The Season of Styx Malone and How it Went Down, and was Ally’s mentor at the Vermont program and helped her with an early draft of Poe Blythe An Na, author of Printz winner and National Book Award long-listed A Step From Heaven, as well as Wait For Me and The Place Between Breaths, was also an advisor at the Vermont College of Fine Arts Martine Leavitt, author of Keturah and Lord Death, and Calvin,  who Ally calls “a stone cold genius.” Martine helped Ally work on a project during her Vermont residency. Quentin Tarantino’s advice to screenwriters was to delete the last two lines of dialogue from every scene, which Alfred Gough and Miles Millar--creators of Smallville and Into the Badlands shared with me on their recent First Draft episode. That’s similar to Ally’s feeling that sometimes she writes past the natural ending of a chapter. Brendan Reichs, New York Times bestselling author of Genesis, and co-writer of Virals with his mother, New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs, and The Darkdeep with Ally. Brendan and Ally fortuitously decided to pursue an MFA at Vermont at the same time. YALLWEST and YALLFest, two national young adult and middle grade book festivals held in Charleston, S.C. and Los Angeles. Ally is on the board of the festivals, alongside Brendan Reichs and Margaret Stohl, New York Times bestselling author of the Beautiful Creatures series, Red Widow and Royce Rolls (listen to her First Draft episodes here and here) Stranger Things meets The Goonies, the pitch for Ally and Brendan’s co-written middle grade series, The Darkdeep   Ally’s pitch for Poe Blythe is: “Mad Max: Fury Road meets Firefly meets something really lovey.” I got a distinctly Heart of Darkness (by Joseph Conrad) vibe from Poe when I read it!   Write Out, the non-profit organization Ally founded as a way to bring authors to kids in rural Utah Brendan Reichs, Shannon Hale, Soman Chainani (author of The School for Good and Evil series--listen to his First Draft interview here), and Yamile Saied Mendez (author of Blizzard Besties: A Wish Novel, and the forthcoming On These Magic Shores) are among the authors who volunteer at Write Out Ally and I urge listeners to Marie Kondo your fear -- go write that angry revenge novel!!!! Subscribe To First Draft with Sarah Enni Every Tuesday, I speak to storytellers like Veronica Roth, author of Divergent; Michael Dante  DiMartino, co-creator of Avatar: The Last Airbender; John August, screenwriter of Big Fish, Charlie’s Angels, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory; or Rhett Miller, musician and frontman for The Old 97s. Together, we take deep dives on their careers and creative works. Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. It’s free! Rate, Review, and Recommend How do you like the show? Please take a moment to rate and review First Draft with Sarah Enni in Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Your honest and positive review helps others discover the show -- so thank you! Is there someone you think would love this podcast as much as you do? Please share this episode on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, or via carrier pigeon (maybe try a text or e-mail, come to think of it). 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Ep. 16 (October 7, 2018): Features the top 5 black news stories of the week with special guests including author, professor, and Malcolm X’s daughter, Ilyasah Shabazz, discussing everything from her father’s death and the household of Betty Shabazz to the media’s misconceptions. Other guests include Waffle House assault survivor Chikesia Clemons with an update on her case, reporter Ricarda A. Hazell joins the Black Hollywood report with an NY Comic Con recap; founder of the Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival, Carolyn A. Butts, shares details of this year’s festival. And financial expert Jatali B. joins The Black Wall Street Report to give tips on teaching kids about investing. Other topics include Laquan McDonald, Cleveland jail deaths, and the problem with the 10%.

Intro Hi everyone and welcome to Books Between - a podcast for teachers, parents, librarians, and anyone who wants to connect kids between 8-12 to books they’ll love.  I’m your host, Corrina Allen - a teacher, a mom, and spending a lovely weekend with my family inside away from the bitter cold playing epic games of Sorry and watching all the Star Wars movies. Again. This is Episode #41 and today I’m sharing with you some fabulous 2018 titles to look forward to this year and an awesome interview with EngiNerds author Jarrett Lerner! Book Talk - Most Anticipated Middle Grade Books of 2018 Typically in this segment, I share with you a few books centered around a theme. And during the last few episodes I was all about looking back at some of the best middle grade fiction and graphic novels of 2017. (If you missed those, go check out episodes #39 and #40.) But this week I want to talk about some of the most anticipated books of the upcoming year.  Some are long-awaited sequels or new installments in well-loved series. Some are new ventures for favorite authors. And some are by debut authors. So, buckle up and and get ready to add to your wish list. And just a reminder - before you scramble for a pen and paper. You can find every book mentioned here AND a picture of the available covers AND a link to pre-order them right through the Books Between Podcast link at AlltheWonders.com.  I’ve got your back, I know you’re busy, so it’s all right there for you.  And I’ve come to really love pre-ordering - it helps out favorite authors and it’s like a little gift to your future self. Two quick things to mention before I start. One - this is just a sampling of all the incredible books coming out this year. I’ll add some links to some great resources in the shownotes where you can find more complete listings of titles to browse through and discover some gems: http://www.readbrightly.com/middle-grade-books-2018/ https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/98185.Middle_Grade_Novels_of_2018 https://mgbookvillage.org/2018releasedates/ https://electriceighteens.com/ And second - publication dates do change, so while I’ve mentioned the book release month - things sometimes change. All right - let’s get to it! Coming in January… Let’s start with the some sequels because there are some AWESOME sequels coming our way to give us something to look forward to during this dreary month…. Linda William’s Jackson’s follow-up to Midnight Without a Moon - A Sky Full of Stars is out this January as Rose struggles with the way to face the rising racial tensions in her community. Ooooo - and the new Fenway & Hattie is out this January!!!  I just can’t get enough of that little dog!  This third one is called Up to New Tricks so definitely snag that one for your Fenway fans - and for you, too! And Gordon Korman’s Supergifted is also set for a January release - this is the sequel to Ungifted - a great book about a boy named Donovan who is mistakenly transfering into a gifted program and has to figure out how to pass as brilliant.  This follow up is about his new friend, Noah. We are also getting another Terrible Two book in January - Terrible Two Go Wild! And a new Spy on History book - Victor Dowd and the World War II Ghost Army! Ah!  And we a get a new HiLo book this January! It’s called Waking the Monsters! (As my husband said - yeah, that sounds like what I do every weekday.) Our 8 year old is SUPER psyched about this new book! - so keep ‘em coming Judd Winick! Okay - and it’s not really a sequel BUT - there is just released a GRAPHIC NOVEL version of the first The Wings of Fire book - ahhhh!!!  It’s illustrated by Mike Holmes and my students are going to FREAK when I tell them  tomorrow. Some other January releases that are looking fabulous are…. Betty Before X  - an historical fiction novel set in the 40s about 11-year-old Betty Shabazz - future civil rights leader.  This one is written by her daughter, Ilyasah Shabazz with Renee Watson Winterhouse by debut author Ben Guterson - this is an urban fantasy mystery set in a magical hotel containing a huge library with secrets to discover. We are also getting the first middle grade book by picture book author Angela Dominguez called Stella Diaz Has Something to Say! Another novel that looks REALLY interesting is called TBH, This is SO Awkward by Lisa Greenwald and it’s told entirely in texts.  So I definitely need to check that one out. And my friend Emily Montjoy has been raving about Just Like Jackie by Lindsey Stoddard so I’m looking forward to my turn with that one. Also - Leslie Connor, the author of the critically-acclaimed All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook, has a new novel out in January called The Truth as Told By Mason Butte - so definitely check that one out. Natalie Lloyd also has a new novel coming out this January! So if you liked A Snicker of Magic or The Key to Extraordinary, look for The Problim Children - which is described as a mix between Lemony Snicket and the Addams Family... Annnd - the new Elly Swartz novel - Smart Cookie!!  I had a chance to read an ARC of this one with my daughters and oh I can’t wait for it to be out in the world! On to February … One that I’ve had a chance to read ahead of time is Playing Atari with Saddam Hussein by Jennifer Roy and Ali Fadhil.  I’ll talk more about this book later when I have time to really go into depth, but for now I’ll just say - preorder it. A great historical fiction about an Iraqi boy during the first Gulf War. Then we have The Serpent’s Secret by Sayantani DasGupta - a fantasy about a New Jersey girl discovering that she may, in fact, be an Indian princess. The 11:11 Wish by Kim Tomsic looks really fun. It’s about a dorky math nerd who vows to reinvent herself at her new school. And when she makes a wish as the clock strikes 11:11, she gets granted a magical object that might help her. Shannon Hitchcock, author of Ruby Lee & Me has a new novel coming out in February - this one is call One True Way. Another one to look out for in February is Becoming Madeleine: A Biography of the Author of A Wrinkle in Time by Her Granddaughters. With all the buzz about Wrinkle in Time with the new movie coming out, this book looks really great. Aaand - we get a new John David Anderson novel in February!! This one (Granted) is so different from Ms. Bixby or Posted, but I just loved it! It’s a fantasy novel about a fierce fairy named Ophelia Delphinium Fidgets who runs into some trouble as she attempts to grant her first wish. In March, there are so books I am really looking forward to! My principal won’t mind if a take a month-long reading sabbatical, right? Like Vanessa is the debut novel by author Tami Charles - it’s set in 1983 and is about a young girl inspired by seeing Vanessa Williams get crowned Miss America and is encouraged by her teacher to enter a beauty pageant. Lauren Magaziner has a new book out in March called Wizardmatch that looks like a fun fantasy. And The Science of Breakable Things by debut author Tae Keller looks really good - a book about a scientifically minded girl competing in an egg-drop contest AND using those skills to try to help her mom deal with her struggles. In March we also get Colby Sharp’s Creativity Project! An “awesometastic” collection of short stories developed from the author’s prompts to each other. It is a fantastic read and such a clever idea!  Definitely one that teachers will want on hand to spark your writers’ imaginations. The Train of Lost Things  by Ammi Joan-Paquette is another favorite of my #BookVoyage friend Emily Montjoy - who has amazing taste by the way. (Definitely go follow her on Twitter @mrsmontjoyreads ! ) So I’m looking forward to a chance to read this one as well. Oh! And the next Dan Gemeinhart novel comes out in March!! It is called Good Dog and I can’t read the synopsis to you or I’ll start crying but it sounds simply wonderful. Of course it is - it’s Dan Gemeinhart! March lets us reconnect with some favorite characters with a great bunch of sequels coming out. We get a new Emily Windsnap book, Emily Windsnap and the Falls of Forgotten Island. And a new Star Scouts graphic novel - League of Lasers   The third Narwhal and Jelly book (Peanut Butter and Jelly) come out.   The 78-Story Treehouse as well as a new Dory Fantasmagory book called Head in the Clouds along with a new Stick Dog Stick Dog Crashes a Party.   We also get Elana Arnold’s follow up to A Boy Called Bat - Bat and the Waiting Game   And - probably the book that I have been waiting and waiting for. DYING to read with my daughters - is The Wild Robot Escapes - the sequel to Peter Brown’s incredible The Wild Robot!  So - mark your calendars for March 13th, pre-order this one, AND - if you haven’t yet read the first one…. well, what’s the matter with you? Get on that! In April we have lots to look forward to including sequels, like: The next Moon Base Alpha book called Waste of Space, Janet Tashjian’s My Life As a YouTuber , and Jasmine Toguchi, Drummer Girl will be out. And Adrienne’s Kress’ second Explorers book - The Reckless Rescue!   And the third book in Jason Reynold’s incredible Track series will be out! It’s called Sunny and follows “the chillest dude on the Defenders team”, but one with a troubled life at home that hides behind that sunny smile. And, the debut by Laurie Morrison and Cordelia Jenson, called Every Shiny Thing looks really really good…. I’m also looking forward to the new Jewell Parker Rhodes novel called Ghost Boys. It’s about a young boy who is killed by the police when they mistake his toy gun for the real thing. And as a ghost, he witnesses how that event unfolds in his neighborhood and meets other ghosts like Emmett Till. Oh that gives me chills just thinking about it! And - we get a new Kwame Alexander novel this year!  It is called Rebound - the much-awaiting prequel to his Newbery-winning The Crossover. This one about Josh and Jordan’s father, Chuck Bell. On to the awesome May releases to watch for: Terri Libenson’s new graphic novel - Positively Izzy looks great- it’s the companion to Invisible Emmie. And the The Cobalt Prince, the second 5 Worlds graphic novel will be out. Another May release that I am so so excited about is Most Valuable Players - the next Phil Bildner Rip & Red book. There are three books coming in May that have been getting a lot buzz lately - one is called Bob - written by Wendy Mass and Rebecca Stead. I can’t wait to see the awesomeness THAT collaboration brings! The second one is Aisha Saeed’s middle-grade debut, Amal Unbound, which is about a Pakistani girl forced into working as an indentured servant to pay off her family’s debts. Friends who have read this one are saying it is  incredible. And then I keep hearing about Front Desk by Kelly Yang. Let me just read you a bit from the description and tell me this doesn’t sound AMAZING! Okay, “Mia Tang has a lot of secrets. Number 1-She lives in a motel, not a big house. Number 2- Her parents hide immigrants. Number 3-She wants to be a writer.” In June we have some really cool books coming our way: Kate Messner’s new novel Breakout - based on some details from the real-life (and close to home for me) breakout of two prisoners in New York and how the community reacts to that situation. I can’t WAIT for this one!!   Also - Kate Beasley (of Gertie’s Leap to Greatness) and Dan Santat (of a million books you love, most recently the picture book After the Fall) are teaming up for a book called Lions & Liars - about a boy named Frederick who is sent to a disciplinary camp for troublesome boys. That one looks phenomenal!   And Laura Shovan’s new book Takedown is coming this June!  Can’t wait to read this novel about a girl who wants to join the wrestling team. I keep hearing people raving about it on Twitter. And Barbara Dee has a new novel coming out in June called Everything I Know About You.   We also get to read Wendy McLeod MacKnight’s new middle grade novel The Frame-up! I had a chance to read this one this past fall and it is phenomenal. It’s about a young artist who goes to live with his father for the summer and attends an art-camp at the museum where his father is the director. And he soon discovers that the paintings are alive! Truly - after reading this book, I’ll never look at another painting the same way again.  It’s so so good!   And thankfully I have July and August off from school, so I can catch up AND snag some summer release books such as…. Cindy Baldwin’s debut  - Where the Watermelons Grow And my daughter will be thrilled to know there will be a new Dog Man this summer called Lord of the Fleas!   Oh! And Denis Markell, author of Click Here to Start has a new novel coming this summer called The Game Masters of Garden Place. Also this summer is a cool book called Marcus Vega Doesn’t Speak Spanish by Pablo Cartaya. Let me read you a blurb: “Marcus Vega is six feet tall, 180 pounds, and the owner of a premature mustache. When you look like this and you're only in the eighth grade, you're both a threat and a target.” And the rest of the description is so good - definitely check this one out. This August we also get a new Jess Keating book! This one is called Cute as an Axolotl: Discovering the World's Most Adorable Animals So after August, specific publication dates get a little harder to come by. BUT - a few things have popped up. Like.. A new Last Kids on Earth book called The Last Kids on Earth and the Cosmic Beyond   The new Nameless City graphic novel called The Divided Earth   The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden!! A new Beatrice Zinker book! And I can’t wait for Jarrett Krosoczka's graphic novel memoir coming out called Hey, Kiddo.   Also - I saw, I think... a Sarah Weeks has a sequel to So B. It coming out called Soof? That is definitely on my radar!   And the big news in my class this week - the 8th Amulet book!!!!!! Woohoo!!!  Oh my gosh - my students cheered when I told them that Kazu Kibuishi announced this on Twitter last week!  It is called Supernova and has a beautiful cover so go check that out and make all your middle grade readers happy by pre-ordering it now. So so much to look forward to this year! And of course - I’ll keep you posted about all the amazing books headed our way so we can stay up to date. And definitely make sure you check out the show notes and check out those links so you can dive deeper and discover awesome new books that you are looking forward to reading this year. Main Topic - A Conversation with Jarrett Lerner This week I am so excited to welcome to the show Jarrett Lerner - author of the fantastic middle grade novel EngiNerds. We chat about his plans for the sequel, the power of the perfect metaphor, and Project Runway! Take a listen….. Interview Outline: Enginerds Enginerds has been getting all kinds of love lately - congratulations!! I saw Colby Sharp used Enginerds as his example in his 5 ways to support authors you love video. For those who aren’t (yet!) familiar with Enginerds, can you tell what this story is about? What was your thought process like when deciding what your robots would look like and act like? Enginerds is in a long and glorious line of children’s books and movies and TV shows featuring robots. What are some of your favorites? We are getting a book two, right?! Other Middle Grade Projects So I saw on Twitter last month that you have teamed up with Analiese Avery (@_AJAvery) to launch @MG_BookBot. How did that get started and what are your plans?   And I am so excited about your new middle grade focused website -  MG Book Village!  Aside from the twitter hashtags, what are you hoping to include on the site? Tell me about your KidLit Mentorship Project…. Project Runway Your Writing Life What is your writing process like? What are you working on now? Your Reading Life One of the things I talk about a lot with other educators is the power of that one person to really influence a child’s reading life - either in a really positive way or sometimes in a negative way. Was there someone in your life who impacted you as a reader? What have you been reading lately that you’ve liked? Thank You!   Links: Jarrett’s Website - https://jarrettlerner.com Jarrett on Twitter and Instagram Books & Authors We Chatted About: Jasmine Toguchi Series Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus The First Rule of Punk Kurt Vonnegut Baby-Sitters Club Sweet Valley High Judy Blume Beatrice Zinker Upside Down Thinker Clementine Ramona Jerry Spinelli The Game Masters of Garden Place Oddity Other Topics We Chatted About: MG Book Village Website #MGBookathon Electric 18 Debut Group Project Runway The Kentaro Dead Cat Scene Tim Gunn’s Golden Rules Melissa Roske’s Interview with Jarrett Lerner Closing Alright, that’s it for today! If you have a question about how to connect kids between 8-12 to books they’ll love or a suggestion about a topic we should cover, I would love to hear from you. You can email me at booksbetween@gmail.com or message me on Twitter/Instagram at the handle @Books_Between. Thank you so much for joining me this week. You can get a full transcript of this show and all of our previous episodes at AlltheWonders.com. And, if you are liking the show, please leave us some love on iTunes or Stitcher. Or even better - tell a friend about us! Thanks and see you soon!  Bye!

Welcome to The Book Love Foundation Podcast! And thank you for joining us in this celebration of teaching and the joy of learning. This episode is part of a series of special shows for winter break 2017! In each episode, we will help you figure what to do with those book store gift cards by sharing some titles you may want to add to your classroom library. Today Penny talks with Aeriale Johnson! Subscribe in iTunes Donate to the Book Love Foundation Season 2 Ep 9 Show notes Aeriale Johnson  serves children and their communities as a kindergarten teacher at Washington Elementary School in San Jose, CA. Prior to that, she taught in rural Alaska for 11 years and Florida for eight years. Her research focuses on both exploring and eliminating word poverty and the impact of the vestiges of colonialism on public school education in rural and urban settings throughout the world. She is a National Board Certified Teacher, served on the ILA Rural Diversity Committee from 2012-14, has presented at ILA and NCTE, and is currently a Heinemann Fellow. Find Aeriale on Twitter and Facebook. Here are her book recommendations… Where the Past Begins, by Amy Tan My Name is Not Easy, by Debby Dahl Edwardson (Also mentioned: Blessings Bead and Whale Snow.) The Rock and the River, by Kekla Magoon (Also mentioned: How It Went Down and X, a novel, written with Ilyasah Shabazz.) Other texts mentioned: Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption, by Bryan Stevenson Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City, by Matthew Desmond There Are No Children Here: The Story of Two Boys Growing Up in the Other America, by Alex Kotlowitz The Hate U Give, by Angie Thomas All American Boys, by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely Refugee, by Alan Gratz At the end of this special series, a list of all the suggested titles will be sent to everybody on the Teacher Learning Sessions email list. If you are not yet on the list, you can go to Teacher Learning Sessions.com and sign up there. It is quick and easy, and you will receive that list directly to your inbox. If you already are on the list, thank you! Thank you for listening to this episode of the Book Love Foundation podcast. The Book Love Foundation is a non-profit 501 3(c) dedicated to putting books in the hands of teachers dedicated to nurturing the individual reading lives of their middle and high school students. In the past five years, we have awarded $223,000. If you can help us in our mission, visit booklovefoundation.org and make a donation. 100% of what you give goes to books. – Penny The post 2017 Winter Break #5 appeared first on Teacher Learning Sessions. ★ Support this podcast ★

Reading can be solitary, peaceful, a moment to be alone with your own thoughts, but it can also provide collective wisdom and shared experience. This week as part of the #LovetoRead season across the BBC, six religious leaders from around the world have chosen a single book that has a unique place in their spiritual lives, a non-religious text, but one that has enriched and informed their faith. We’ll hear from Ilyasah Shabazz, Sunni activist and daughter of Malcom X, London based Syrian Revd. Nadim Nassar, the Rabbi Baroness Julia Neuberger, Nigerian Pastor and interfaith activist Esther Ibanga, Ahmadi leader Imam Atta-Ul Naseer and Sikh theologian Valarie Kaur. Power of the Word was produced in Salford by Claire Press.

We're on break this week working on some new stories. Here's an interview from our archives when we spoke to Eugenia Flynn about working in the arts industry, hosting events with people like Ilyasah Shabazz and more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is our encore radio show feature of our amazing interview with the daughter of one of the most prolific and legendary black civil rights leaders in history...Malcolm X his daughter Ilyasah Shabazz. This radio show is amazing and we hope you enjoy it once again as we go on to celebrate Black History Year!! This is the Best of The Eye Got Something To Say Radio Show!

Malcom X's daughter Ilyasah Shabazz spoke at the Melbourne Town Hall on Oct 9th this is a part of that speech; Marcus Harrington talks to Peter Marshall fromt the United Fighter Fighters Union who is still waiting for the Victorian Government to settle their EBA; Kevin Healy ignites the airwaves with This is the Week that Was; reports from the the Economic and Social Outlook Conference which gave some meat to the bones of the Liberal Governments push for tax change and other policies like getting older Australian's to sell their homes because they are 'selfish' if they don't. Wow.

The Context of White Supremacy hosts the third study session on one of the most popular biographies ever published, The Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told To Alex Haley (1965). Whites invested a massive amount of time and energy promoting incorrect information and propaganda for the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Minister Malcolm X. CNN delivered a new documentary which significantly minimized the role of COINTELPRO, and Malcolm's daughter, Ilyasah Shabazz, and comrades delivered excellent commentary on the legacy and lessons of El Hajj Malik Shabazz. Last week's session explored Malcolm's early experience in Boston. He acknowledges the self-hate that motivated him to chemically mutilate his hair and his obsession with nightlife and partying. White sexual predators descended on black clubs and dances, and Minister Malcolm was sexually exploited by a White Woman when he was still a minor. He offers explicit details on his employment with the railroad and how performing for Whites could boost a black person's career. As we continue, listeners are advised to keep this text in mind when searching for patience to share with black people. INVEST in The COWS - http://tiny.cc/ledjb CALL IN NUMBER: 760.569.7676 CODE 564943# SKYPE: FREECONFERENCECALLHD.7676 CODE 564943# The C.O.W.S. archives: http://tiny.cc/76f6p

August 30, 2014. Ilyasah Shabazz appears at the 2014 Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C. Speaker Biography: Iyasah Shabazz is the third daughter of Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz. She is a community organizer, activist, motivational speaker and author of the critically acclaimed "Growing Up X." Shabazz is co-editor with Herb Boyd of "The Diary of Malcolm X" and worked with illustrator A.G. Ford on her new book, "The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X" (Simon & Schuster). Shabazz promotes higher education, interfaith dialogue and building bridges between cultures for young leaders of the world. She produces the Wake-Up Tour, an exclusive youth empowerment program, and participates on international humanitarian delegations. She is the founder of Malcolm X Enterprises and is a trustee for the Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center. Her new book is "Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Be Malcolm X" (Simon & Schuster). For transcript, captions, and more information, visit http://www.loc.gov/today/cyberlc/feature_wdesc.php?rec=6455

This is our encore episode of our fantastic inteview with the daughter of civil rights icon Malcolm X Ilyasah Shabazz. She is everything that embodies a African American woman. Tune in!

Malcolm X's and Dr. Betty Shabazz's middle daughter Ilyasah Shabazz graciously delivered her donated books, "Malcolm Little: The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X" to the school that banned her father from a list of notable African American Heroes. After searching her roots for the truth about her father's upbringing, influences and inspirations ilyasah penned the children's illustrated book with A.G. Ford. ilyasah spoke about her book and gave an inspirational talk to an assembly of little children, encouraging them to let their roots, their parents' life lessons guide them throughout their lives. Meet ilyasah at  The Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz  Memorial and Educational Center 3940 Broadway  New York City, NY 10032 The Shabazz Center, formerly known as the Audubon Ballroom, is the place where Malcolm X's life was taken. The historic tourist attraction has now been transformed into a space where Malcolm X, el-Hajj Malik Shabazz's life is being celebrated daily by his daughters, family, community, scholars, artisans, supporters and  tourists.          

 Join @ilyasahshabazz as she talks with Dr. John Christian Suggs about the new Black History Map App  More Than a Mapp is a free iPhone and iPod app that allows users to discover and contribute to the African American history that exists all around us. The location-enabled application can reveal sites of significance to black history in your city, and allows you to upload map points of your own. The crowd-sourced and moderated data will grow to reveal that history doesn't just live in books; it has a presence in the everyday places we find ourselves.

The Eye Got Something To Say Show, its a cutting edge talk show providing the latest national news, events, emerging artists showcase, music and sketch comedy. Featured special guests and memorable characters. Tonight on the show we will be talking with Author/Motivational Speaker/Activist and Daughter of Legendary Historical Civil Rights Leader Malcolm X....Ilyasah Shabazz.  Inside of the show we will feature Verbul Adikshun with Poets and Spoken Word Artists, Flashback Memories, Ghetto Gourmet,  and so much more. "SAY SOMETHING" The Eye Got Something To Say Show.

Join The Gist of Freedom as iLyasah Shabazz welcomes Dr. Humairah Shah!  Dr. Shah is the author of the children's book, Sam and the Sugar Bug.She  is currently serving her community at the Magicland Dental  office in  Torrance, CA 9050  “Sam and the Sugar bug,” is now available in ibooks. It is a children's book that teaches the importance of brushing to kid. Your child will fall in love with it. It educates kids in fun and easy way. The illustrations and the sound effects complete the book and bring it to life. This is the direct link to the book.  Free for limited time   Here is a link to preview the video on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qvLyAA5_mE    

Join William Jackson as he welcomes Malcolm X's 3rd daughter, iLyasah Shabazz!  ilyasah Al-Shabazz is a community organizer, activist, motivational speaker, and author of the critically acclaimed Growing Up X . She is co-editor with Herb Boyd, The Diary of Malcolm X , worked with illustrator AG Ford, The Boy Who Grew Up to Become Malcolm X (Simon & Schuster, 2013) and with Kekla Magoon, X . Ilyasah promotes higher education, interfaith dialogue, and building bridges between cultures for young leaders of the world. She produces The WAKE-UP Tour™ and participates on international humanitarian delegations. She is the founder of Malcolm X Enterprises and is a Trustee for The Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center. Ilyasah serves on the Board of the Harlem Symphony Orchestra, is a member of the Arts Committee for the New York City Opera at Lincoln Center, and a Project Advisor for the PBS award-winning documentary, Prince Among Slaves. Ilyasah holds a Master of Science degree in Education and Human Resource Development and currently resides in Westchester County of NY.

Join The Gist of Freedom and host ILYASAH SHABAZZ, as she speaks with Yusef Salaam, One of the 5 Central Park convicted survivors. Mr. Salaam says that New York City Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio's call for a settlement to the suit by the wrongfully convicted five men allows the matter to come to an end.  Read More  In a jailhouse confession following his conversion to Christianity,  Matias Reyes claimed that he raped the Central Park Jogger, exonerating the five Harlem teens who were wrongfully convicted in the infamous racially charged 1989 case.   Reyes, now 31, said he was moved to admit his guilt after witnessing the hard time Wise was having in prison- and to rue the miscarriage of justice that may have been as horrible as the crime that caused it. "What I didn't feel back in 1989, I felt it then," he told Primetime. "I said, 'It's time. I can't believe I let this man in here 13 years of his life, for something that he didn't do.'" Reyes knew that Wise was charged in the Central Park rape, but he said nothing. "You know what it is to be in front of a guy, to sit and watch TV for so many days in the room right there? And you knowing that you did what the guy's accused of and not finding the strength or the desire to tell this man that 'Hey, it's me. You didn't do this. Let me help you out'? On December 19, 2002, on the recommendation of the Manhattan District Attorney, the convictions of the five teens, now men, were overturned. Yusef Salaam had served five and a half years for a crime he did not commit.    

Join The Gist of Freedom with host ILYASAH SHABAZZ, (Malcolm X's daughter) and Historian Yule Anderson a Fort Mose preservationist,  as we continue our audio book reading of Breaking The Chains by William L. Katz. This week we read about Slave Revolts, from chapter Nine!

Join The Gist of Freedom as host ILYASAH SHABAZZ talks with A'Lelia Bundles about her latest book,  “Madam Walker Theatre Center: An Indianapolis Treasure,” A'Lelia turns her attention to the storied Indiana Avenue building that bears her great-great grandmother's name, Madam C.J. Walker. The four-story, 48,000-square-foot Madame Walker Theatre Center was completed in 1927, eight years after Walker's death. Madam C.J. Walker is America's first female self-made Millionaire.  In nearly 130 pages, Bundles shares rare images from the family archives, highlights of the theater's history and pictures from local photographers such as John Hurst. listeners can purchase an autographed book at www.AleliaBundles.com 

Ilyasah Shabazz, author of "Growing up X", and daughter of human rights leader Malcolm Al-Hajj Shabazz, interviewed by Hassen Abdellah.

Celebrate Malcolm X's 87th Birthday with his daughter, author ILyasah Shabazz, Growing Up X with The Gist of Freedom host Dr. Weldon McWilliams.   Then join the Shabazz family with Harlem's Tristate communities and celebrate Brother Malcolm X at Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem on Fri., May 18, 5 to 9 p.m. The Shabazz family and the recently revived Malcolm X Foundation will host a daytime block party on Sat., May 19 to both honor and celebrate El-Haj Malik El Shabazz’s 87th birthday, declaring “May 19 as Malcolm X Day!” The event will be held at West 165th Street, between Broadway (Dr. Betty Shabazz Way) and St. Nicholas Avenue, commencing at noon and ending at 5 p.m. The annual program immediately continues at the Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center, located at 3940 Broadway (between West 165th and West 166th streets).Vendors will be offering books, merchandising, food, music and education-based products. The event will celebrate Malcolm X with poetry, speeches and celebrations. Local elected officials, community and educational leaders and others shall participate