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As Justin Worland wrote for Time on the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X, "his legacy has grown after his death, from a reputation as a dangerous rabble-rouser to that of an American icon." That transformation is evident today, as #MalcolmX trended globally on what would have been the influencial leader's 91st birthday.

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Here are words of wisdom from the man, spanning his years as an advocate for universal freedom, that people of all colors and religions can find inspiration.