What is alex haley malcolm x?

Alex Haley was an American writer and journalist who is best known for his book "Roots: The Saga of an American Family". The book is a novelized account of Haley's own family history, tracing his ancestors' journey from Africa to America as slaves, and their eventual emancipation.

Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little, was an American Muslim minister and human rights activist who became a prominent figure in the civil rights movement. He was known for his advocacy for Black nationalism, self-determination, and racial segregation. He was also a vocal critic of the nonviolent resistance promoted by civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr.

Alex Haley and Malcolm X became acquainted in the early 1960s when Haley interviewed Malcolm for a magazine article. The two went on to collaborate on a book project, which eventually became "The Autobiography of Malcolm X". Haley served as the book's co-author and editor, working closely with Malcolm to bring his story to life. The book was published in 1965, just months after Malcolm's assassination, and is considered a seminal work in the history of the civil rights movement.