Tag: New York

Malcolm X’s Newly-Discovered Handwritten Letter On Sale For $1.25 Million

  
A recently-discovered letter reportedly handwritten by El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (aka Malcolm X) in 1964 describes racism at that time as an “incurable cancer” that was “plaguing” America. 

Los Angeles historic manuscript and letter dealer, Moments in Time, retrieved the six-page letter, reportedly written by the civil rights activist. It went on sale Sunday for $1.25 million. 

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Hip-Hop Artist Lupe Fiasco Creates Nonprofit to Help Inner City Businesses

 The rapper has teamed up with tech business leader Di-Ann Eisnor to create the Neighborhood Start Fund, a nonprofit organization that will provide monetary aid to projects in low-income areas. 

In addition to funding, entrepreneurs will have access to mentorship opportunities and networking events. 

Read more about Lupe Fiasco’s respectable charitable efforts.