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Malcolm X, the Man Behind the Image Malcolm X was perhaps one of America's most enigmatic and controversial public figures. We take a look at the man, 40 years after his death.

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Malcolm X, the Man Behind the Image

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Malcolm X, the Man Behind the Image

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Malcolm X was perhaps one of America's most enigmatic and controversial public figures. We take a look at the man, 40 years after his death.

Guests:

Manning Marable, director, Center for Contemporary Black History, Columbia University

Charlie Rangel, Democratic Congressman from New York's 15th District

Christine King Farris, education professor, Spellman College; author, My Brother Martin: A Sister Remembers Growing up with the Rev. Dr. Martin King Jr.