1950 - 2011
Manning Marable was an American political scientist, historian, and author, known for his work on race and social justice. Born on May 13, 1950, he was a prominent scholar of African American studies and became best known for his biography of Malcolm X, titled "Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention." Marable's extensive scholarship contributed to important discussions on race, politics, and the civil rights movement until his death on April 1, 2011.