The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X

The Dead Are Arising is a groundbreaking biography of Malcolm X that offers a comprehensive and compelling account of his life, shedding new light on the civil rights leader's legacy.

Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Les Payne and completed posthumously by his daughter Tamara Payne, this book provides an unprecedented look into Malcolm X's life, drawing on hundreds of hours of personal interviews and rewriting much of the known narrative.

With a focus on contextualizing Malcolm X's life against the wider currents of American history, The Dead Are Arising affirms his centrality to the African American freedom struggle.

Featuring 16 pages of illustrations and written by two esteemed journalists, this biography is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the life and legacy of Malcolm X.