Betty Shabazz

Join former Philadelphia Enquirer reporter Russell Richford for a discussion and signing of his new book, "Betty Shabazz: A Remarkable Story of Survival and Faith Before and After Malcolm X."

From her early marriage to black liberation’s raging voice through her evolution into a powerful and outspoken African-American leader, Shabazz was engaged in a constant struggle to bring freedom and justice to her people. Yet, at times her greatest fight was struggling through personal tragedy and holding on to her faith amidst the cultural stereotypes forced on her by a culture of racism and sexism by the very people she was trying to liberate.

Richford has conducted extensive research to compile this biography, interviewing more than 70 of Shabazz’s family members, friends, colleagues and contemporaries as well as researching countless records and documents, including recently declassified FBI, CIA and New York police files. This is the first complete look at the life of Betty Shabazz and a new insight into the man who was known as Malcolm X.

Richford will be at Sisterspace and Books (1515 U St. NW; Cardozo/U Street Metro) on Saturday, March 20, from 1 to 3 p.m.

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Betty Shabazz: A Remarkable Story of Survival and Faith Before and After Malcolm X {Amazon}