Malcolm X would have turned 100 years old today. We revisit a series of conversations about why Americans so often overlook Malcolm X when it comes to Black History Month celebrations and formal education spaces. 

GUESTS:
John Aerni-Flessner, associate professor for the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities at Michigan State University
Kidada Williams, associate professor of African American and American history at Wayne State University
Herb Boyd, Detroit writer, journalist, and activist

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Music in this episode by Blue Dot Sessions.

Malcolm X would have turned 100 years old today. We revisit a series of conversations about why Americans so often overlook Malcolm X when it comes to Black History Month celebrations and formal education spaces.&nbsp;
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>John Aerni-Flessner, associate professor for the Residential College in the Arts and Humanities at Michigan State University</li>
<li>Kidada Williams, associate professor of African American and American history at Wayne State University</li>
<li>Herb Boyd,&nbsp;Detroit writer, journalist, and activist</li>
</ul>
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Music in this episode by<a href="https://www.sessions.blue/"> Blue Dot Sessions.</a>

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Ever wondered why we call ourselves &ldquo;Michiganders&rdquo;? Or why we say &ldquo;pop&rdquo; instead of &ldquo;soda&rdquo;? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special.
To share a story or submit your questions, head to <a href="https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/on-hand">michiganpublic.org/onhand</a>
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="https://michiganpublic.org/podfund">supporting our work</a>: michiganpublic.org/podfund