Today, May 19, marks the 91st anniversary of the late civil rights leader El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, better known as Malcolm X. During his countless protests, speeches and other actions to push back against racism, Malcolm X became associated with the concept of Black liberation and revolution across the globe.

To honor the legacy and legend of Malcolm X, multiple stories have come out to speak on his impact on the world we now live in in the forms of either historical anecdotes or even tweets as a simple thanks.

Malcolm X was the kind of individual everyone can learn something from. While many simply view him as the face of the more militant side of Civil Rights Movement, he was a truly complex man that went through many struggles in his short life. He’s a true example of what we can all be capable of if we’re willing to devote ourselves to positive change.

Happy Birthday, Malcolm X. Now let’s look into getting you a national holiday.

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  • Keith Reid-Cleveland is a proud product of Chicago's Southside and the Missouri School of Journalism. The Black Youth Project News Editor has written about politics, race and entertainment for multiple publications, such as Uproxx, The Undefeated, Black Nerd Problems, Comic Book Resources and more.