The Sidebar by NYABJ host JEWEL BENTON sits down with TAMARA PAYNE, co-author of the National Book Award-winning biography "The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X". As we commemorate the 100th birthday of Malcolm X, we also pay tribute to Les Payne—Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, co-founder of the National Association of Black Journalists, and Tamara’s late father.

Payne shares her journey of completing the monumental biography following her father's passing, and reflects on the intertwined legacies of Malcolm X and Les Payne. Don’t miss this intimate conversation about journalism, legacy, and the enduring impact of two visionary Black men.

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Malcolm X at 100: Discussing Legacy with Tamara Payne

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