Malcolm X Family Sues for $100M Over Assassination

February 21, 2025, marks the 60th anniversary of Malcolm X's assassination, a pivotal moment in civil rights history. Malcolm X, renowned for advocating Black unity and civil rights 'by any means necessary,' was killed in Harlem's Audubon Ballroom in 1965. Although three Nation of Islam members were initially convicted, subsequent evidence led to the exoneration of two men in 2021, sparking fresh demands for justice. Malcolm X's family, represented by attorney Ben Crump, alleges a government conspiracy in his death and is suing for $100 million, citing new evidence against the NYPD and the CIA. His daughter, Ilyasah Shabazz, continues to honor his legacy through the Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center, emphasizing the importance of uncovering the truth of her father's assassination. The case has renewed interest in revisiting the circumstances of his death and the broader impact of his advocacy for racial justice.