“Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention”

Discuss the book and interesting topics with African American Studies.

On Wednesday, February 15th, 2012 the African American Studies Department at the University of Maryland, College Park will host a discussion based on the book “Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention” by Manning Marable. The discussion will center on the following:

1. What would be Malcolm’s analysis of the prison industrial complex or the New Jim Crow in the 21st century?
2. Comments on Manning Marable’s book.
3. The role of women in Malcolm X’s movement. Women have often been neglected in this discussion.
4. Aligning of similar philosophies/ideologies between Malcolm/MLK particularly towards MLK’s death.
5. US Military Industrial Complex particularly in the Middle East and Africa.
6. President Obama’s presidency.

The program will include statements from our illustrious panelists, a moderated discussion, and questions from our audience and conclude with light refreshments.

The program will be held in the Nyumburu Cultural Center, University of Maryland, College Park from 2:00pm-3:30pm. The event is free and open to the University of Maryland campus community and the general public.

This program is sponsored by the African American Studies Department and co-sponsored by Consortium on Race, Gender and Ethnicity (CRGE).

Location: Nyumburu Cultural Center, University of Maryland

Date: Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

Time: 2:00 - 3:30 pm

Contact: Marci Deloatch

Phone: 301-405-4470

Email: mdeloatc@umd.edu

Web: http://www.bsos.umd.edu/aasp/