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The historian Manning Marable’s biography explores the life and views of Malcolm X, aiming to separate fact from fiction. Among its conclusions are that Malcolm X exaggerated his early criminal career, and that some of those involved in his killing were never charged.
Source: Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention
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