Malcolm & Martin
Implications Of Their Legacies
For The Future

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Summary

On the evening of Friday Dec 2, 2005, a jubilant audience gathered at the Calvin Simmons Theatre in Oakland to share in the knowledge, wisdom, and insight of Dr. Cornel West and Imam Zaid Shakir enlightening lectures on the Implications of the Legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King and Malcolm X for the Future. According to Dr. Cornel West, Dr. Martin Luther King and Malcolm X are no longer isolated icons before whom you worship. They are part of a vital tradition and a vibrant heritage, yet they represent the highest standards of courage, conviction, commitment, and they are standards against which we measure ourselves. Furthermore, Iman Zaid Shakir stresses, in keeping these two towering figures legacy alice in our times, they were relevant to those beyond their faith, demographic, and national communities. Their messages were relevant internationally.

The footage of the event in this set will also give the viewers a new direction. Hopefully, help provide spiritual and intellectual roots that are a source of stability as we wade into the deep and dangerous waters swirling around a world increasing severed from the firm moorings of transmitted wisdom.

Dr. Cornel West and Imam Zaid Shakir are recognized across the United States, Canada, and Europe as amongst the most influential Scholars in their respective faith traditions. They have both lectured internationally on various topics as related to religion, social, political issues, written for numerous publications, and appeared on national television and radio.

Reviews

A deeper understading of the leagcy of Malcolm X & Dr. Martin Luther King, April 24, 2007
By Tariq Subhani
An excellent evening spent remembering the legacies of Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King. I was very impressed by both Imam Zaid Shakir and Dr. Cornel West. The talks given by both of these luminaries were uplifting, encouraging and insightful. The messages in these talks are extremely relevant to the issues faced by most of us today. These talks are excellent for those who are looking to learn from our past to make a better future.

Imam Zaid address the social problems faced in America today such as alcoholism. According to him the blame lies at the facilitating institutions and not on individuals who are caught up in the system. He explains that Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King had the insight to blame the institutions and not the individuals.

Imam Zaid also explains that the key to Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King's transformation was knowledge. He said knowledge is power but it requires a humble heart, which both Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King possessed.

Dr. Cornel West in his usual charismatic way, talks eloquently about the legacies of Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King. He said both Malcolm and Martin spoke from their heart, mind and soul. They forced America to look at itself to unearth the racism, slavery and genocide.

He also explains what brings Malcolm and Martin together is that they directed so much of their energies to the younger generation. They wanted the young people to know that their struggle for freedom and justice was a species of love for them.

This DVD is excellently produced with many extras. You won't find any lecture quite like this one anywhere in the market. I highly encourage all to buy it for their libraries.

Outstanding Production !, May 9, 2006
By Aasiya Abdush-Shakur (New Haven, CT. USA) -
"I thoroughly enjoyed watching and listening to this DVD. This is a must see for all Christians and Muslims alike."
- New Haven, CT

Ideas for a Better America, May 23, 2006
By Shannon Staloch -
The lectures by Dr. Cornel West and Imam Zaid Shakir featured on this DVD are inspiring and uplifting. Both of the men provide insightful commentary that deals directly with the issues pertaining to activists and others who are concerned about today's status quo in the United States. The lectures are well worth watching and the ideas presented in them can help us go a long way to creating a better, more equal America.
- San Jose, CA.