As we celebrate the 100th birthday of Malcolm X in 2025, his legacy of activism and human rights takes on renewed urgency in today’s political climate. Malcolm’s Echo: The Legacy of Malcolm X, the African Movie Academy Award winner for Best Documentary, offers a powerful lens to explore social justice themes. . Written, directed, and filmed by Dami Akinnusi Rock, the documentary weaves together voices from activists, scholars, and Hip Hop artists to reframe Malcolm X’s story for a new generation.

TIMELY RELEVANCE

Malcolm’s Echo is more than a screening—it’s an opportunity to apply lessons from history to the political realities of our time through thoughtful discussions and transformative programming. The documentary delves into Malcolm X’s enduring impact through modern echoes of his fight for justice, and the accompanying discussion includes recent events, including the $100 million lawsuit filed by his daughters against the FBI for their alleged involvement in his assassination.

Customize Your Malcolm’s Echo Event

To deepen the experience of hosting Malcolm’s Echo: The Legacy of Malcolm X, we’ve designed add-ons that connect Malcolm X’s timeless legacy with contemporary themes. These workshops, panels, and activations amplify his impact, inspire action, and create transformative dialogues.

1. Workshops

A. The Orator’s Legacy: Finding Your Voice

Inspired by Malcolm X’s unmatched ability to debate and present worldviews, this workshop equips participants with public speaking and debate skills to articulate their perspectives powerfully.

B. Knowledge is Power: Education, Literacy, and Liberation

Explore Malcolm X’s emphasis on self-education and literacy as tools for personal and community empowerment.

C. Self-Defense as a Human Right

A dialogue and hands-on exploration of Malcolm X’s teachings on self-defense, emphasizing the intersection of human rights, safety, and empowerment.

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2. Panels & Conversations

A. The Assassination of Malcolm X: Justice Delayed

An in-depth discussion about the legal case against the FBI for its alleged role in Malcolm X’s assassination.

Panelists: Legal experts, historians, activists, and filmmakers.

B. African Identity and the Global Diaspora

A conversation on Malcolm X’s influence on African identity and the fight for African studies in education.

C. Activism in the Modern Era: From Hip-Hop to Social Media

A panel on how Malcolm X’s teachings have influenced modern-day activism, particularly in hip-hop and social media movements.

3. Speaking Engagements with Dami Akinnusi Rock

A. The Filmmaker’s Journey: From Inspiration to Action

Award-winning director Dami Akinnusi Rock shares how Malcolm X’s legacy inspired her journey to create Malcolm’s Echo and her growth into a speaker and advocate for truth.

B. Shifting Consciousness: From Awareness to Critical Mass

Dami explores how Malcolm X’s teachings have catalyzed a global consciousness shift and how his 100th birthday can serve as a starting point for impactful change.

4. Activations

A. The X Effect Festival

A half-day or full-day experience combining screenings, art, music, and workshops.

B. Conscious Movement with Guest Celebrities

Collaborate with well-known figures in activism, art, and culture who embody Malcolm X’s teachings for panels or performances.