Fit Oshkosh Announces Another Color-Brave Community Read: The Autobiography of Malcolm X

Oshkosh, WI - (May 2, 2018) -- Fit Oshkosh, Inc., an organization dedicated to improving racial equality and building a welcoming and inclusive community, has announced their sixth community read. Conversations on The Autobiography of Malcolm X as told to Alex Haley will begin on Tuesday, May 15, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. 

In his autobiography, originally published in 1964, Malcolm X describes his experiences with discrimination and racially motivated violence, and chronicles his rise to national prominence. He led the Black Revolution, formed the Black Muslim movement, and changed the conversation around civil rights in America before his assassination in 1965.

“Of all the books we’ve read, this is the one I’m personally most excited about”, enthused Tracey Robertson, executive director of Fit Oshkosh. “Malcolm X is a much-misunderstood and important civil rights leader. I look forward to discussing the complexities of his life journey, and the opportunity to explore intersectionalities, such as the penal system and faith, that are integral to his story.”

The May 15 session at the Fit Oshkosh headquarters, 36 Broad Street, will cover the Forward, Introduction, and the first seven chapters of the book. Two additional sessions on June 19 and July 17 will cover the remaining chapters and Epilogue. The series will culminate in a showing of the movie, Malcolm X, on Tuesday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. at Algoma Boulevard United Methodist Church. All sessions are free and open to the public.

This and several future Fit Oshkosh Community Read events are being sponsored by a grant from the GriffinHarte Foundation. A limited number of books will be available for borrowing. Call 920-267-8687 or email colorbraveconversations@gmail.com to reserve your copy.