Ilyasah Shabazz, Daughter of Malcom X, to Speak at the Rozsa

The following press release was issued by Michigan Tech:

HOUGHTON, MI, Wednesday, February 20, 2019–The Rozsa Center and the Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI) present Ilyasah Shabazz at 7:30 PM, Tuesday, Feb. 26, in the Rozsa Center. “When you educate a girl, you raise a nation,” says Ilyasah Shabazz.

She is the third daughter of Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz, and is an educator, activist, motivational speaker, and author of four award-winning publications—most notably of her memoir, “Growing Up X.” Please note the date of this lecture has changed, it was originally scheduled for Wednesday, February 27.

While Shabazz is frequently asked to speak about the legacy of Malcolm X, she shares that it is her mother’s wisdom, courage and compassion that guide her. She promotes higher education for at-risk youth, interfaith dialogue to build bridges between cultures for young leaders of the world, and participates on international humanitarian delegations.

This event is partially sponsored/funded by the Visiting Women and Minority Lecture/Scholar Series (VWMLSS) which is funded by a grant to the Office of Institutional Equity and Inclusion from the State of Michigan’s King-Chavez-Parks Initiative. Shabazz’s appearance is arranged through Gotham Artists. This lecture is presented as part of the Social Justice Lecture Series and Van Evera Distinguished Lecture Series.

Tickets to this lecture are free, however due to limited seating tickets are required, and are available by phone, (906) 487-2073, online at mtu.edu/rozsa, in person at the Central Ticketing Office in the Student Development Complex, or at the Rozsa Box office the night of the show. Please note the Rozsa Box Office is only open two hours before performances.