Malcolm X's life transformed by foster care, welfare system - The Sacramento Observer

Rev. Al Sharpton, Family of Malcolm X, Mayor Adams & Attorney Ben Crump Commemorate Malcolm X's 100th Birthday - The Industry Cosign

The ceremony takes place at the NAN House of Justice on Monday, May 19th to commemorate what would have been Malcolm X’s 100th birthday The post Rev. Al Sharpton, Family of Malcolm X, Mayor Adams & Attorney Ben Crump Commemorate Malcolm X’s 100th Birthday appeared first on The Industry Cosign.

Malcolm X's life transformed by foster care, welfare system - The Sacramento Observer

By Genoa Barrow | OBSERVER Senior Staff WriterHe was just 6 years old when his father died. His mother was left to care for him and his seven siblings by herself.. Louise Little was a proud Black woman, but she went on welfare to feed her children and keep a roof over their heads.This meant monthly visits from caseworkers, most often white women who acted condescendingly, treating recipients with contempt and making judgments based on prejudice.…