Vol. 72/No. 5      February 4, 2008

The book is a selection of speeches and statements by one of the most outstanding revolutionary leaders produced by the working class in the United States. Malcolm’s starting point was, “The system in this country cannot produce freedom for an Afro-American. It is impossible for this system, this economic system, this political system, this social system, this system, period.”

Most of the speeches in the book were given during the last year of Malcolm’s life. One speech, “Message to the grass roots,” was given in November 1963, shortly before he broke from the Nation of Islam.

Malcolm X Speaks was first published a few months after he was assassinated in New York in February 1965. The book has been out of stock for several years.

Other speeches and writings in the book include, “The ballot or the bullet,” “Letters from abroad,” “To Mississippi youth,” and three speeches given at meetings sponsored by the Militant Labor Forum in New York including “The black revolution” and “Prospects for freedom in 1965.”

The new edition has larger, more readable type, a new cover, and new ads. It costs $20. Orders can be placed with distributors listed on page 6 or through www.pathfinderpress.com.  
 
 
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