Witnessed: The Assassination Of Malcolm X

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What really happened to Malcolm X?
By Zaheer Ali
It has been 50 years since Malcolm X was murdered. There are still serious questions about what really happened. Witnessed: The Assassination of Malcolm X is a CNN Special Report that features interviews with people who were there and who knew Malcolm along with rarely seen video and photos.

CNN Special Report Witnessed the Assassination of Malcolm X
50 years after the murder of Malcolm X, what really happened? CNN Special Report: Witnessed: The Assassination of Malcolm X.

African-American Muslim minister and civil rights activist Malcolm X (1925 - 1965) appearing on a round table discussion edition of the PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) programme 'Open Mind', entitled 'Race Relations In Crisis', 12th June 1963. (Photo by Pictorial Parade/Archive Photos/Getty Images)

Photo Gallery: Iconic moments in Malcolm X's journey

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Peter Bailey on Malcolm X's future plans

Malcolm X's life was cut short. His associate Peter Bailey describes Malcolm's plan to to expose injustices against black Americans.

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Earl Grant on the moments after Malcolm X's murder

Earl Grant was a photographer for Malcolm X. He was inside the Audubon Ballroom and describes the chaotic moments after the shooting.

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Gene Simpson shares his memories of meeting Malcolm X

Former radio reporter Gene Simpson was in the front row of the Audubon Ballroom when Malcolm X took the stage. He discusses the first time he interviewed Malcolm.