The man accused of being behind the 1965 assassination of Malcolm X by the late author Manning Marable in his new biography “Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention denies any involvement. In his major new biography “Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention,” author Manning Marable, claims William Bradley, who many people over the years have […]

It’s always sad when the next generation of a historical legend falls short of the character of their legacy.  One of Malcolm X’s daughters, Malikah Shabazz, appeared in a Queens court today on charges that she defrauded the 70-year-old widow of one of her father’s former bodyguards. How can Malikah Shabazz rebuild her character?  Let’s […]

NORTH CAROLINA- Malikah Shabazz, the daughter of Malcolm X was arrested in Mars Hill, North Carolina and charged with identity theft. Related: Top 9 episodes of The Cosby Show The New York Times reports: The warrant included charges of grand larceny and identity theft. A law enforcement official said Ms. Shabazz was accused of stealing […]

New York– Three of Malcolm X’s six daughters are feuding over Betty Shabazz’s estate. There have been charges of irresponsibility, mental incapacity and fiscal mismanagement of an estate estimated at about $1.4 million, according to the New York Times.

From TheDailyBeast.com: Glenn Beck’s weekend speech was reminiscent of the radical 1960s black separatist leader: Both terrify mainstream liberals and shed politics for a message of spiritual uplift.

Gawker noticed this peculiar error on the Washington Post’s website yesterday. While this unintentional comedy was ultimately harmless, for some Obama haters the idea that he’s a secret Black radical who’s indistinguishable from Malcolm X (politically, anyway) probably isn’t too far off from what they really believe. – NewsOne Staff

It’s been a wild ride this year in news, full of amazing ups (like President Obama’s inauguration) and tragic downs (like Michael Jackson’s death). Through it all, NewsOne has been here keeping you up to date on what’s going on. So what was the news that caught your attention this year? Check out our list […]