![]() ![]() She made sure that we were solid in our identity, and that we grew up to understand the importance of self-love and self-reliance.” My mother focused on a lot of love, peace and joy. “My sisters taught me how to be a friend and how to navigate through various personalities. “It was exciting, because I grew up with five sisters, and we were very close in age,” responds Shabazz. For more information, visit /arts-and-issues or contact Grant Andree at was it like to grow up as one of the daughters of Malcolm X and Dr. ![]() Shabazz will share the legacy of her parents, Malcolm X and Dr. Lewis, PhD, SIUE assistant professor of political science. 29: “Living the Legacy to Empower the Future” a conversation moderated by Timothy E. ![]() Shabazz will be speaking as part of SIUE’s Arts and Issues series at 7:30 p.m. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center, the Malcolm X Foundation, and the Harlem Symphony Orchestra. Currently, she serves as an adjunct professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City, and is a trustee for the Malcolm X and Dr. Shabazz earned a bachelor’s at the State University of New York at New Paltz, a master’s in education and human resource development from Fordham University. ![]() Her memoir, Growing Up X, describes her childhood and how her parents’ legacy has positively influenced her life and career path. Inspired by her upbringing, Shabazz is an author, educator, social activist, and motivational speaker. Shabazz grew up in Mount Vernon, New York, with her mother and five sisters. ![]()
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