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Sep 2022
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#294 | By Ballot Or By Bullet | The Life...

Leonardo English
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He was the American civil-rights leader who was a prominent spokesman for the Nation of Islam. Yet he grew too powerful and was killed by the same organisation he had represented. In this episode, we look at the amazing life, impact and legacy of Malcolm X. Full transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish. ... Show More
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