News about Malcolm X

There's no better time to show the special someone in your life how much they mean to you than Valentine's Day - an entire day dedicated to that small yet mighty four-letter word: love! Many married couples are frantically planning dinners, buying gifts, and establishing dating partners as February 14 approaches. However, in certain parts of the world, Valentine's Day is more than just giving your partner a bouquet of flowers or serenading them with poetry - it involves some intricate and bizarre ways of expressing your love. Although chocolates and roses are traditional ways to show your love and admiration for loved ones on Valentine's Day, some people are more traditional, such as mass marriages and naming cockroaches after an ex-partner. Females' normal male chocolate consumption has been reversed in one particular region, with males lavished with sweet treats by their female partners. Here are seven of these lesser-known traditions that different times, places and cultures have commemorated February 14

For the first time since 2006, Denzel Washington and Spike Lee will co-star in a remake of Akira Kurosawa's 1963 film High and Low. Robert, 69, and Lee, 66, have collaborated on four films together, including the 2006 crime thriller Inside Man, the 1998 sports drama He Got Game, Malcolm X's 1992 biography, and 1990 musical drama Mo' Better Blues.

Heroes, whether it's Superman or Indiana Jones, have long been a central focus of blockbuster movies. But who would you say is your biggest personal hero? Scientists set out to find the most famous celebrities in the United Kingdom in a new survey. Their findings revealed some key points, including family members, religious leaders, and politicians, as well as authors, actors, and even adventurers. So, would you say any of these popular choices is your hero?

Charisma Knight, 37, who worked with Hutcherson for brief stretches of time, has reportedly threatened to kill her 'at least five times' in the last year. She said he became more distraught as he continued refusing to take his medication for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. Knight speculated he attacked the teens because he never recovered from his mother's death

Brian Cox, the succession actor, has taken aim at directors, calling many of them "idiots" and saying he has never been inspired by them. Despite being able to work with some excellent producers, the Scottish actor, who appeared in the award-winning HBO series Succession about a warring family, said he's had to "bite the bullet" a lot. I've been very lucky with directors, but I've also worked with some authentic bozos,' Cox, 77, who is now starring in the new Amazon series Road To A Million, said: A certain thing could not be commanded into a top hat, and they certainly weren't able to make a specific thing turn into a top hat.

On Tuesday, an 84-year-old man who was present when Malcolm X was shot in 1965 said he had never been interrogated by police and assumed the crime was a NYPD conspiracy. Mustafa Hassan said during a press conference at the cultural center in Manhattan's Washington Heights district that he was present at the assassination of Malcolm X. Hassan said he saw Talmadge Hayer, who was later found guilty of the assault, pull the trigger. 'I'll see the same man outside as he was being assaulted by Malcolm X's followers later on,' Hassan said, 'I will see him again on the scene,' asking is he with us.' He said that, although the cops were trying to figure out if Hayer was 'with them,' they shielded him. Hassan recalled the NYPD 'holding back Malcolm's followers from beating him.' Hassan continued: "This was an effort by the police to help him in getting away from his position.' Malcolm X's children are suing over their father's death, and they are represented by Benjamin Crump (left).

According to Kate Wickers, the New York City neighborhood has 'travelled a long way' over the past century. 'Explore Harlem by day, and you'll have a tale on every street corner,' she says. Kate gives advice on the best things to do and see in Harlem, from dining at Sylvia's, the oldest of Harlem's soul food restaurants, to embarking on Harlem Heritage Tours to start excursions.

In Paramount Pictures' forthcoming biopic "Bob Marley: One Love," Kingsley Ben-Adir is a legendary singer and reggae pioneer. In February 2022, the breakout star of "One Night in Miami" was announced to portray the legendary Jamaican artist in a film that was supposed to honor Marley's life and legacy — and we now have a first glance at his transformation. On July 6, Paramount unveiled the first trailer for the sweeping film, hailing it as Marley's "powerful tale of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music." Reinaldo Marcus Green, a filmmaker from "King Richard," appears in the film, with "King Richard" writer Zach Baylin behind the screenplay. The project was produced in collaboration with the Marley family, which was vital to Green; Marley's son Ziggy is one of the film's producers;

Theresa Randle, actress of the Bad Boys film series, appears to be living on the streets of Los Angeles, according to a troubling video. Randle is seen seated in a walker in a video shared online, sparking questions about her well-being. Randle will not be reprising her role in the forthcoming Bad Boys film with her character now recast, causing the disconcerting news.

Elijah Muhammad, the polemical Black cleric who led the Nation of Islam from 1934 to his death in 1975, will be named at an intersection in Harlem. Muhammad referred to whites as 'blue-eyed devils,' argued for a separate nation for black Americans and has been accused of anti-Semitic rhetoric. Nation of Islam-owned Mosque Temple No. 1 is on the block in Harlem. In which Malcolm X famously preached before falling out with Muhammad, and where an NYPD officer was killed by unknown NOI radicals, which was not clear.

Ben Crump, a well-known civil rights and personal injury advocate, has announced his intention to sue the NYPD and several government departments, alleging that they mishandled evidence.

Malcolm X's parents intend to file a lawsuit against the NYPD and several government departments for suspected 'concealment of evidence' in his murder. Long have been suspected that government departments, such as the FBI and the NYPD, were complicit in Malcolm X's assassination attempt on February 21, 1965. The authorities will prosecute Ilyasah, 60, bottom right, Attallah, 64, top left, and Qubilah Shabazz, 62, inset top, alleging that evidence relating to Malcolm X's assassination was'fraudulently concealed' by the authorities. Their lawyer Ben Crump intends to file a 'notice of intent' to sue on behalf of Malcolm X's daughters that evidence relating to his murder was hidden by the authorities

BULLOCK: Beyonce's Halo has fallen. The singer, who has amassed $500 million thanks to a once-in-a-generation talent and a peerless brand of savvy, has set her own target by selecting a Dubai hotel for her live showdown. The opening of Atlantis The Royal, the crown jewel of the UAE's tourism industry, is a strange choice in a land where homosexuality is unlawful and punishment can result in the death penalty. Beyonce, a well-known gay figure, has been lauded as an ally of LGBTQ rights. Beyoncé and Jay-Z received the Vanguard Award at the 30th Annual GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Discrimination) Media Awards for their contributions to the community in 2019. Jay-Z paid tribute to his own mother, Gloria Carter, who is openly gay. 'Beyonce, a contributor to the LGBTQ+ website, was once interviewed, 'The amount of courage and apprehension it takes to do what society has expected is different, to be brave and be different, and being yourself is just so beautiful.' Beyonce herself seemed a little more restricted in Dubai, a world away from her fabled alter ego Sasha Fierce.

In a January 12 letter, the Florida Department of Education stated that an AP African American Studies course'significantly lacks education value.' It also described the course as "unlawful" and historically inaccurate, but did not elaborate on why the Department was concerned. The course, which was written by CRT advocate and law scholar Kimberlé Crenshaw, was focusing on discrimination from an intersectional viewpoint. It also focused on looking at speeches by Malcolm X and the Black Panther Party's agendas. This is the latest attempt by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis' conservative administration to criticize and even ban some educational activities. Florida is one of many states that have barred public schools from teaching Critical Race Theory (CRT). Despite dropping the African American history course, Florida now offers AP courses in European, Japanese, German, Italian, and Spanish history.

The highly awaited list of 2023 Grammy nominees has finally arrived, and it includes some of the country's best-known artists. The Recording Academy announced nominations in all 91 categories this year, including Olivia Rodrigo, John Legend, and Machine Gun Kelly. Beyoncé is leading this year's pack of nominees for her "Reignaissance" album, making her the most nominated woman in Grammy history. Kendrick Lamar's "Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers" album has eight nominations, followed by Adele and Brandi Carlile, who tied for seven overall nominations. Taylor Swift, Harry Styles, Doja Cat, Jazmine Sullivan, Mary J. Blige, and Bad Bunny were among the Grammy nominees for the first all-Spanish language project of the year.

After the pair spent decades in jail for their suspected involvement in the 1965 shooting, the jury will hear from 83-year-old Muhammad Aziz and the family of the late Khalil Islam, who died in 2018, worth a collective $36 million. Following a nearly two-year probe by their lawyers and the Manhattan DA, both men were cleared in November after a string of doubts raised by historians and legal experts over inconsistencies in the lawsuit that resulted in their conviction being reversed. Officials in New York have now decided to pay $26 million for the unlawful convictions, with the state expected to fork over an additional $10 million.

Danielle 'Bhad Bhabie' Bregoli has been invited to speak at Oxford University this November. In a speech that will be streamed on YouTube, TMZ revealed that Bhad Bhabie had been invited to speak to students at the English University's debating society, Oxford Union. The 19-year-old rose to fame after appearing on a 2016 episode of Dr. Phil, where she went viral with the phrase, "Cash me outside."