Family of Malcolm X seeks declassification of government files as multi-million-dollar lawsuit continues.
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By D. Kevin McNeir, AFRO
Just over 60 years ago, on Feb. 21, 1965, Malcolm X was assassinated in front of his wife, daughters and a crowded room of supporters while giving a speech in the Audubon Ballroom in Harlem, New York. He was only 39 years old.
Now, with so many questions remaining unanswered that would reveal the names of the individuals and organizations that were involved in or responsible for his death, his family has called upon the White House to declassify government files related to the case.
During a press conference in Manhattan on Feb. 21, the anniversary of the civil rights icon’s death, his daughters and their legal counsel Benjamin Crump reiterated their request for the release of long-sealed government reports. Crump and his team of attorneys believe the information within these files will enable them to solve the mystery behind the conspiratorial actions that led to Malcolm X’s murder.
The family has requested that the files be released by May 19, which would have been the leader’s 100th birthday.
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