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EXPLAINED: Malcolm x - The Real Truth

Denzel was robbed of an Oscar in this 1992 biopic — stream it and see for yourself

I'm watching one of Denzel Washington's 52 movies every week this year, and this week, I'm reviewing "Malcolm X," the 1992 biopic that should have won him an Oscar.

Tom’s Guide

26 Inspiring Movies To Watch For Black History Month

These are great movies to watch for Black History Month that inform, inspire, and ignite a thirst to see more stories like them.

Cinemablend

‘We create social cohesion’: the rise of the West Midlands’ Desi pubs

With sizzling mixed grills and bhangra playing, Desi pub owners are transforming places of exclusion into new community hubs

The Guardian - UK

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Delroy Lindo: the Sinners Oscar nominee who could make Spike Lee’s secret British weapon rather less secret

Lining up for best supporting actor in the year’s most hotly-tipped film, the Lewisham-born actor has long been a favourite of the Malcolm X director and is poised for brighter limelight

The Guardian - UK

“Metal has always been a very tribal thing - some felt we were provocative merely for existing": The story of the Living Colour song that namechecked Stalin and Mussolini and inspired Tom Morello to form a band

Living Colour’s biggest hit was boosted by Mick Jagger, adopted by wrestling's CM Punk, and used to make a point by Jimmy Kimmel

Louder

‘You can’t drink Fanta. You have to smoke marijuana’: Fela Kuti’s artist recalls their wild collaborations

When the Afrobeat sensation first saw Lemi Ghariokwu’s work, he said, ‘Wow!’ Then he plied him with marijuana and asked him to design his album sleeves. The artist recalls their extraordinary partnership – and the day Kuti’s Lagos HQ burned

The Guardian - UK

I Had No Idea Lenny Kravitz And Denzel Washington Were So Bromantic, But This Exchange About Malcolm X Is Too Funny

Or as Denzel calls it, a "close brothership."

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OpenAI stops itself from generating 'disrespectful' Martin Luther King Jr. deepfakes, but this is the tip of the iceberg: 'Who gets protection from synthetic resurrection and who doesn't?'

"King's estate rightfully raised this with OpenAI, but many deceased individuals don't have well-known and well-resourced estates to represent them."

PC Gamer

Charlie Kirk’s shocking killing sets the stage for a dangerous federal crackdown

Maga leaders blame a mythically powerful left for political violence. Now, they are bent on destroying anyone who opposes them

The Guardian - US

Oxford Union condemns incoming president’s comments about Charlie Kirk shooting

George Abaraonye posted several comments appearing to celebrate what happened in Utah.

Evening Standard

Oxford Union condemns president’s comments about Charlie Kirk shooting

George Abaraonye posted several comments appearing to celebrate the right-wing activist’s death

The Independent UK

Spike Lee Reveals Which Of His Movies ‘Total Strangers’ Still Approach Him About, And I'm Surprised But Delighted By The Flick

The sleeper Spike Lee joint fans bring up first.

Cinemablend

Spike Lee Says Denzel Washington Is The Greatest Actor Of His Time (And He Knows Scorsese Would Disagree)

Lee has an unending respect for the Highest 2 Lowest star.

Cinemablend

My cultural awakening: an Asian Dub Foundation song gave me the courage to take a stand against racism

The group’s campaigning single Free Satpal Ram, about a south Asian man jailed for murder after an alleged racist attack, led me to become an activist – with their lead singer as my mentor

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Spike Lee 'is the perfect person to direct a New York story'

Denzel Washington has heaped praise on Spike Lee, the director of Highest 2 Lowest.

Latin Times

Jazz Royalty Returns to Miami: Adrienne Arsht Center Announces 2025-26 JAZZ ROOTS Series with Miles Davis Tribute, Sheila E. and More

Kicking off in November 2025 and spanning five blockbuster performances through May 2026, this season in the Arsht Center bridges the golden era of jazz with modern innovation.

The Guardian - US

Malcolm-Jamal Warner was a TV big brother and an off-screen gentleman. He’ll be forever missed

The Cosby show actor died tragically in Costa Rica, leaving behind a game-changing legacy on TV and a wealth of respect in the real world

Evening Standard

The Cosby Show star Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies by drowning aged 54

American actor Warner was on holiday with his family in Costa Rica

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Reason

Principal's Race Discrimination Lawsuit Over "We Can Malcolm X Her" Allegations Can Go Forward

A bit of backstory, from a 2019 N.Y. Daily News story (by Michael Elsen-Rooney & Stephen Rex Brown): A white… The post Principal's Race Discrimination Lawsuit Over "We Can Malcolm X Her" Allegations Can Go Forward appeared first on Reason.com.

Bored Panda

20 Conspiracies That Were Proven To Be Real, As Shared By Folks Online

Redditors have been sharing conspiracy theories that turned out to be as real as the moon landing or Bigfoot.

The Guardian - US

Trump is terrified of Black culture. But not for the reasons you think

A look back at 1960s Black arts movement explains why Trump is obsessed with eliminating Black artistry and the museums and institutions that support it

The Independent UK

Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello piles on Trump in Springsteen fight

Sporting a Malcolm X hat and shredding guitar with his teeth, Morello welcomed his audience to the ‘last big event before they throw us all in jail’

Reason

Can We End Racism by Ending the Idea of Race Itself?

Author Sheena Michele Mason offers an alternative vision for anti-racism.

The Guardian - UK

Spike Lee says Highest 2 Lowest is his last film with Denzel Washington

Director says his fifth movie with the actor will probably be their last project together as Washington ‘has been talking about retirement’

The Guardian - US

‘He gave us a sense of pride’: Rev Al Sharpton on Malcolm X’s 100th birthday

Veteran activist reflects on Malcolm’s legacy and decades of progress now rolled back by Trump and ‘white supremacy on steroids’

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