Theory Thursday: Malcolm X in Kenya

This session dives into Malcolm X’s Pan-Africanism and his lesser-known trip to Kenya, where he met with revolutionaries, including the Mau Mau movement.

We’ll explore how these experiences shaped the Organization of Afro-American Unity (OAAU) and his broader vision for Black liberation.

We’re honored to have Dr. James Pope join us to share insights on Malcolm’s revolutionary work in Kenya and its lasting impact.

As mentioned, we invite you to check out our 25th Anniversary Reprint of the People’s College Malcolm X Study Guide.

Resources for additional study:

• CLR James, Reflections on Pan-Africanism, Part I
• radical histories + liberation in Kenya w/ Waringa Wahome
• Decolonization, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, & Beyond
• Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o: Memory, Translation & Recovery
• Self Naming As Resistance: Reflections on the Land and Freedom Army(Mau Mau)
• thoughts from & on: El Hajj Malik El Shabazz

Watch the entire conversation below: