Malcolm X

Born in Cardiff, Wales, Mark Davies graduated from Cambridge University, England, with a degree in social anthropology. Since then he has worked in theater, television, children's publishing, and magazine publishing. Malcolm X: The Struggle for Human Rights is his fourth book for a juvenile audience. The author is indebted to Alex Haley and his book The Autobiography of Malcolm X for information regarding Malcolm X's early years. He would also like to express his gratitude to Dr. Betty Shabazz, Sule Greg Wilson, Professor Aldon Morris, and Della Rowland, all of whose contributions and inspiration helped shape the book and enlighten the author.

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1. A BURNING HOUSE 2. WELFARE BOY 3. COUNTRY CAT 4. THE HARLEM HUSTLE 5. A STOLEN WATCH 6. THE MESSAGE OF ALLAH 7. SPREADING THE WORD 8. HARLEM AND MONTGOMERY 9. A COUNTRY AWAKENS 10. TRAPPED 11. LOCKED OUT 12. OMOWALE ("THE SON WHO HAS COME HOME") 13. HUMAN RIGHTS, NOT CIVIL RIGHTS 14. BOMBS AND GUNS 15. EPILOGUE SUGGESTED READING SOURCES INDEX About the Author