African American studies

Manning Marable Dies On Eve of Redefining Malcolm X Biography

Manning Marable, a pioneering scholar and author of a highly anticipated biography of Malcolm X, died Friday.  He was due to speak with us about his new book, out today.  Joining us to discuss Marable’s accomplishments and his final work are Michael Eric Dyson, Professor of Sociology at Georgetown University, and Melissa Harris-Perry, Associate Professor of Politics […]

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