Introducing Who Was Michael X?
The intriguing story of the once famous Black British activist you’ve never heard of
Who Was Michael X? · BBC Sounds
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Show Notes
Who was Michael X? A fascinating documentary series investigating Michael ‘X’ Abdul Malik who became Britain’s most famous Black Power leader of his age, but yet has been forgotten to the folds of time. Malik participated in seminal moments in the Black British experience. A friend to society’s highest and lowest and never far from scandal, his journey took him into the heart of the establishment. This immersive series brings to life a story replete with intrigue, defiance and murder. Through his experience, we will uncover the systemic remnants of the British Empire that have sculpted the present UK.