Malcolm X's Daughter Sues CIA, NYPD, FBI Over Concealing Evidence

By: Adonis Armstrong

In 1965, civil rights leader Malcolm X was assassinated while giving a speech in New York City. The murder of the prominent activist and orator shocked the world and sparked a new era of activism and protest. However, despite decades of investigation the full story of Malcolm X's assassination has never been fully uncovered. Now one of his daughters is taking legal action to try and uncover the full truth. Every year we celebrate Black History in the month of February. It became a Federal institution in 1976 when President Gerald Ford made a declaration and became law signed by Congress in 1986.

Qubilah Shabazz, one of Malcolm X's six daughter is suing the CIA, the FBI, and NYPD for allegedly withholding information related to her father's assassination. The lawsuit which was filed in February 2021, claims that the agencies have failed to release records related to the assassination, despite repeated requests from Shabazz and other members of the family.

The lawsuit alleges that the agencies are in violation of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which requires government agencies to release records upon request. According to the complaint the agencies have failed to release documents that could shed light on the circumstances surrounding Malcolm X's death, and including potential links to the government or law enforcement agencies.

Shabazz's lawsuit comes at a time of renewed interest in Malcolm X's life and legacy. A new documentary, Who Killed Malcolm X?, which aired on Netflix in 2020 has sparked fresh debate and investigation into the events surrounding his assassination. The documentary raised new questions about the role of the NYPD and the FBI in the killing suggesting that the agencies may have been more involved than previously thought.

Malcolm X was a controversial figure during his lifetime known for his fiery speeches and his advocacy for Black rights and self-determination. He was a leader in the Nation of Islam, a Black nationalist group, before splitting from the organization and founding his own group, the Organization of Afro-American Unity. He was assassinated on February 21, 1965, while giving a speech at the Audubon Ballroom in Manhattan.

The circumstances of Malcolm X's death have long been the subject of speculation and controversy. Three members of the Nation of Islam were convicted of his murder, but questions have persisted about whether they acted alone or were part of a larger conspiracy. The new lawsuit filed by Shabazz is just the latest attempt to uncover the truth about what happened that day.

The lawsuit seeks to force the CIA, the FBI, and the NYPD to release any records related to Malcolm X's assassination that have not already been made public. It also seeks to hold the agencies accountable for their alleged failure to comply with FOIA requests. The hope is that by forcing the agencies to release more information, the truth about what happened to Malcolm X can finally be uncovered.

The lawsuit is just one part of a larger effort to uncover the truth about Malcolm X's assassination. The renewed interest in his life and legacy sparked by the documentary and other events has led to renewed investigation and inquiry. For Shabazz and other members of the family, the hope is that the lawsuit will be a step towards closure and justice for their father.

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