Growing Up X by Kim Mclarin
Born in 1962, Ilyasah Shabazz was only two years old when her father, Malcolm X, was assassinated. Now she offers an unforgettable memoir of her experiences, carrying on the legacy of a renowned father and indomitable mother, forged by the memory of her parents' love and the meaning and power of their cause. Featuring reminiscences of friends such as Coretta Scott King, Muhammad Ali and Spike Lee, this is a never-before-seen look at a family that helped change our world. I congratulate her on the courage to remember... to see, and...to say what she saw' - Maya Angelou'Ilyasah Shabazz, Malcolm X's daughter, is an activist, motivational speaker, and author of Growing Up X, which has received critical praise. Ilyasah encourages future world leaders to pursue higher education, engage in interfaith discourse, and develop cultural bridges. She also participates in international humanitarian missions and produces the WAKE-UP Tour(TM), her own youth empowerment initiative. She founded Malcolm X Enterprises and is on the boards of the Malcolm X and Doctor Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center, as well as the Malcolm X Foundation. Ilyasah is a member of the Harlem Symphony Orchestra's board of directors, the New York City Opera at Lincoln Center's art committee, and the project advisor for the documentary Prince Among Slaves.
She has a master's degree in human resource development and education. Ilyasah is from New Rochelle, New York. Please visit IlyasahShabazz.com for further information.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780345444967 |
| ISBN 10 | 0345444965 |
| Title | Growing Up X |
| Author | Kim Mclarin |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Random House USA Inc |
| Year published | 2003-01-14 |
| Number of pages | 272 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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