The Shabazz Center

Honoring the legacies of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz through cultural, educational and political programming 🌍

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Born 99 years ago today, in 1925, this child grew to be one of the most influential figures and intelligent proponents for human rights and global justice the world has ever seen. #MalcolmX

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Sister-friends connected by purpose and mourning.

Mothers of the movement.

Elders to multitudes.

#BettyShabazz #MyrlieEvers #CorettaScottKing

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Malcolm X at around 17 years-old, when he was known as Detroit Red…then Malcolm X in Egypt at the age of 38.

“No one will know who we are... until we know who we are!” #MalcolmX

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“I received responsibility, tutoring, training, insightfulness from Malcolm. That you just cannot be always happy…that you have to be responsible.”

Dr. Betty Shabazz speaking at the Malcolm X Mural Dedication at San Francisco State University.

#BettyShabazz
#MalcolmX

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We partner with community organizers and educators, and facilitate cultural activations meant to catalyze the next generation of leaders in the movement for racial equity and global justice.

#MalcolmX #Education #Youth #Justice #Hope #Community #NYC #Harlem #NewYork

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🧵The Shabazz Center is a cultural and educational institution that harnesses the legacies of #MalcolmX and Dr. #BettyShabazz to incubate social, racial, and global justice movements.

More about #TheShabazzCenter https://t.co/dawpwHcWj8

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Our physical space memorializes the humanitarian efforts and martyrdom of #MalcolmX, and embodies the educational vision of Dr. #BettyShabazz.

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James Baldwin on Racism’s influence on black self worth and self esteem.

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Did you know that ‘The Autobiography of Malcolm X’ is dedicated to #MalcolmX’s wife, Dr. #BettyShabazz, and their daughters?

#Husband #Father #AttallahShabazz #QubilahShabazz #IlyasahShabazz #GamilahShabazz #MalikahShabazz #MalaakShabazz #MalcolmXMatters

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“I wish you power that equals your intelligence and your strength. I wish you success that equals your talent and determination. And I wish you faith.” #BettyShabazz

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“Every country that you go to, usually the degree of progress can never be separated from the woman.”

#MalcolmX #MalcolmXMatters

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Brandon Durham called 911 for help during a home invasion — and was fatally shot by responding Las Vegas police. His family demands accountability, saying he was treated as a suspect, not a victim. The family of the 43-yo father & realtor deserves answers! https://t.co/TJb2ykjIAe

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“A new world order is in the making, and it is up to us to prepare ourselves that we may take our rightful place in it.”

#MalcolmX #MalcolmXMatters

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Queens. #BettyShabazz #DorothyHeight #MyrlieEvers #CorettaScottKing 💫👑👸🏾

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#TheShabazzCenter serves as a beacon for social, racial, and global justice movements.

Our physical space memorializes the humanitarian efforts and martyrdom of #MalcolmX, and embodies the educational vision of Dr. #BettyShabazz.

Plan your visit: https://t.co/4NYSjDutNi

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Three daughters of Malcolm X are suing the CIA, FBI, the NYPD and others, accusing them of playing roles in the 1965 assassination of the civil rights leader

https://t.co/MFfUBzEfnf

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“We’re not outnumbered.
We’re out organized.”

#MalcolmX #MalcolmXMatters

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Do you know that the courage and commitment of children are often seminal components of justice work?

From #RubyBridges to the children who marched and were jailed in Birmingham, our children have demonstrated trailblazing tenacity.

#TheShabazzCenter honors you, @RubyBridges.

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Become a volunteer, and learn more about #TheShabazzCenter: https://t.co/4NYSjDutNi

#MalcolmX #BettyShabazz

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Dr. #BettyShabazz with her six daughters.

[L-R top back row is Ilyasah, Attallah, Sister Betty, Qubilah; front row are twins, Malaak & Malikah, and Gamilah-Lumumba]

#MalcolmX #SelfDetermination #Legacy #Hope

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We celebrate Dr. Shabazz’s exemplary courage, fortitude and determination for raising their six daughters single-handedly and safeguarding the true legacy of her husband and their father, #MalcolmX.

We honor Dr. #BettyShabazz.