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ILYASAH AL SHABAZZ – Third daughter of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz : Growing Up X

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Nov 14, 2015 · 2h 37s

ILYASAH AL SHABAZZ – Third daughter of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz, is an educator, social activist, motivational speaker, and author of award winning publications: (1) Growing Up X...

ILYASAH AL SHABAZZ – Third daughter of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz, is an educator, social activist, motivational speaker, and author of award winning publications: (1) Growing Up X (Random House) a coming of age memoir; (2) Malcolm Little (Simon & Schuster), a children’s illustration book and (3) X, A Novel (Candlewick Press) a young adult historical fiction.

Ilyasah promotes higher education for at-risk youth, interfaith dialogue to build bridges between cultures for young leaders of the world, and she participates on international humanitarian delegations. Ilyasah produced training programs to encourage higher education sanctioned by City University of New York’s Office of Academic Affairs. She served for twelve years on the Executive Youth Board for the City of Mount Vernon, including appointments as Director of Public Relations, Director of Public Affairs & Special Events, and later promoted to Director of Cultural Affairs. She is a member of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee at West Virginia University. She is a mentor for Nile Rogers’ We Are Family Foundation. She mentors at various group homes, lock-up facilities, high schools and college campuses through production of The WAKE-UP Tour™ X-Tra Credit Forums—her exclusive youth empowerment program.

Ilyasah has retraced her father’s footsteps to the Holy City of Mecca, explored religious and historical sites in both Egypt and Jordan as the guest of HRH Princess Alia Hussein, participated in interfaith dialogue study programs under Rabbi Nancy Kreimer and Dr. Aziza Al Hibri, and served as member of the American Interfaith Leadership delegation that participated with the Malaria No More Foundation in Mali, West Africa. Ilyasah also served as a member of the United States delegation that accompanied President Bill Clinton to South Africa to commemorate election of President Nelson Mandela and the economic business development initiative.

Ilyasah serves as Trustee for the Harlem Symphonic Orchestra, The Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center, and The Malcolm X Foundation. She is a member of the Arts Committee for the New York City Opera at Lincoln Center and a project advisor for the PBS award-winning Prince Among Slaves documentary. She holds a Master of Science in Education & Human Resource Development from Fordham University and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from SUNY/New Paltz. Ilyasah is currently an adjunct professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, and resides in Westchester County, New York.
For further information, please contact, Dr. Jamal Watson, at jamal@ilyasahshabazz.com

www.ilyasahshabazz.com

http://Twitter.com/ilyasahshabazz

X: A NOVEL, Candlewick Press. (1/2015)

MALCOLM LITTLE, Simon & Schuster. (1/2014)

GROWING UP X, Random House. (1/2002)

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Roberta Glass

8 years ago

Hey Teagen you missed ed apologizing for complaining too much

Roberta Glass

8 years ago

I'm so tired I don't know how long I will make it through today's show

Roberta Glass

8 years ago

Well she was tired and probably cranky

The Opperman Report

8 years ago

she left mad

The Opperman Report

8 years ago

nice till the end

The Opperman Report

8 years ago

I didn't know about that

Roberta Glass

8 years ago

I'm interested in her sisters plot to kill Farrakhan but I don't think there is any polite way to ask about it

Roberta Glass

8 years ago

Shouldn't it be Bernie Woman?

Roberta Glass

8 years ago

Her sister tried to hire a hit man to kill Farrakhan believeing Farrakhan killed her Dad and took a plea deal

The Opperman Report

8 years ago

The Opperman Report

8 years ago

any questions/

Roberta Glass

8 years ago

Yes Ananda I used to have a teacher who believed teaching was just about opening doors for his students. He was awesome

Roberta Glass

8 years ago

That's kinda the point he makes right off we are all irrational just to various degrees and in different ways. I listen to it often

Roberta Glass

8 years ago

Teagen, I'm going to email you this lecture that has saved my sanity in dealing with my family. It's called How to Deal with Difficult People by Albert Ellis

Roberta Glass

8 years ago

Sounds it! I'm sure she'll be unhappy wherever you move her !

Roberta Glass

8 years ago

Hi Amanda, Merlin

Roberta Glass

8 years ago

Jeez Teagen. At least you have had lots of practice and know how to do it!

The Opperman Report

8 years ago

student

Roberta Glass

8 years ago

Really. When did you decide to start on this adventure

Roberta Glass

8 years ago

Yeah you would think if he is really a woman on the inside his womanly center would have better sense of style!

Roberta Glass

8 years ago

Really?! I went to college with a male to female transgrnder woman. She was a lesbian. Quite ahead of her time

Roberta Glass

8 years ago

No it's got before and after pictures and his face does look more womanly

Roberta Glass

8 years ago

Last person I would ever think would transition

Roberta Glass

8 years ago

http://mediatakeout.com/287115/hoooooo-ly-craptheyre-saying-allegedly-that-filmmaker-michael-moore-is-supposedly-going-through-the-transition-like-caitlyn-jenner-look-at-him-now.html

Roberta Glass

8 years ago

Boo

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