Ashley D. Farmer, an Associate Professor and author, delves into the complex life of Malcolm X, a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement. They explore how Malcolm's early years, marked by his parents' activism and the struggles of Jim Crow America, shaped his worldview. Farmer highlights the transformative influence of incarceration, mentorship from women, and Malcolm's evolving ideologies. The discussion covers his break from the Nation of Islam, international outreach, and the profound legacy he left, asserting his relevance in understanding systemic racism today.
