Yuri Kochiyama, pictured in the foreground on the right, rushing to his aid right after Malcolm was assassinated.
Just wanted to wish an annual Happy Born Day to two great activists, who were great friends from different backgrounds and born on the same day. To read more of their story, visit this link.
Rest In Power to a great man who will be forever sorely missed. Hit the jump for an inspirational speech ‘Pac gave in 1992 at a Malcolm X banquet.
Today would have marked the 87th physical born day of the great Malcolm X, who we lost on the eve of Feb 21, 1965. Personally, Malcolm, along with Yuri Kochiyama (who we’ll get to later), Richard Aoki (who played an integral role in the genesis of the Black Panthers) and Marcus Garvey are all heroes and role models in my eyes, and will always remain so. Legends who pushed for justice and equality of all minorities and oppressed people. Now you may be asking who Yuri Kochiyama is. After the jump, you can read a small editorial I wrote on Yuri and who she was, if you’re at all interested.
Blue Scholars – Yuri Kochiyama
Malcolm X, May 19, 1925 – February 21, 1965. JES Update: Added another tribute to Malik El-Shabazz by none other than the Prince of reggae, Dennis Brown.
DOWNLOAD: Ghostface Killah – Malcolm | Mediafire
DOWNLOAD: Dennis Brown – Malcolm X
Here’s something new from the Demevolist member to get our 4th of July minds right.
DOWNLOAD: SHow TuFli – Malcolm X | Mediafire
Malcolm X. May 19, 1925-February 21,1965. Picture lifted from jamz’ crib.
DOWNLOAD: Ghostface Killah – Malcolm | Mediafire
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In the last installment of Dopeboy C for President, CurT@!n$ speaks on one of his main influences from the Civil Rights Movement, Malcolm X.
PREVIOUS: ep.III: Black on Black Crime | ep.II: Black Folks | ep.1: Civil Rights
Brand new dead prez off their upcoming album, The Information Age. Good looks D*Prosper.
DOWNLOAD: dead prez – PolitriKKKs f. Malcolm X | MediaFire
Mickey goes in over a dope beat from GFCNY’s Precize, touching on a variety of topics from music style, racism, politics and more.
6 weeks…. 16 songs…. You gotta love it. Ever since I’ve been seen in the public eye, people have been quick to classify me as something I’m not. When in reality I grew up on the same influences yall have. So I decided to vent and give people and understanding of who I am. – Mickey Factz
Next week marks the end of the first volume of The Leak series. So be on the lookout for a download with all the previous links, pictures and more. I know a few people have been asking.
DOWNLOAD: Mickey Factz – The Understanding f. Malcolm X (The Leak #16)
PREVIOUS: Mickey Factz – Automatic (The Leak #15)
