Ilyasah Al-Shabazz

About the Author

Ilyasah Shabazz is a distinguished author, educator, and public speaker, renowned for her poignant explorations of African American history and resilience. As the third daughter of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz, she draws from a profound personal legacy to illuminate the lives of trailblazers who shaped the civil rights movement. Her writing bridges the past and present, offering readers insightful narratives that honor her father's enduring impact on social justice. Through her work, Shabazz inspires a new generation to embrace education, activism, and cultural pride, while serving as a trustee of the Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center.