1. Hal wrote:

Why do this? Who cares? He’s dead. Yes, he could have been A LOT of things but he did enough.

2. omodiende wrote:

I concur (what an odd phrase)

3. Naomi Christine wrote:

oh, and Dallas in 7

4. AP wrote:

Why can’t you let the dead rest???

5. omodiende wrote:

weezie – this bombshell is 15 years old.

6. Marc Lamont Hill wrote:

Furthermore, Weezie, we won’t be able to tell what his wife is thinking since she too is dead.

7. drew.catt wrote:

I’ve heard about these ‘allegations’ (actually friends of mine used much harsher language) before, and its good to have some information to back it up.

Like most things, a person’s legacy is defined by the sum of his parts. If this was a part of Malcolm’s life, then it adds a wrinkle to the man that we knew (or know), but it certainly doesn’t detract from the things that he accomplished, or the causes that he fought for. Not in my estimation anyay.

I know most of this has been said already, but I just wanted to give my 2 cents, because I know once I tell some of my friends that Malcolm X was possibly not the Man they think he was, heads are going to roll.

8. omodiende wrote:

RAD – great post! The static later images of Tupac are inddeed problematic – not at all the somewhat shy, sensitive and funny poet we began with and that remained under all the inherent media spin.

9. Ghaffar wrote:

correction line 2 It does mean he was a fag untill his dying day alright.. it should be–> It DOESN´T mean.. and bla bla bla

10. saun o rilly wrote:

i like it up the bum

11. Metin wrote:

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12. from Europe wrote:

Marc,
thank u for your lines. Very interesting.
Keep up your good work.

13. zeena wrote:

wow u know i was picking that “he might be biesexual”, vibe off the book, but i guess i didnt really focuse on that, it wouldnt make a diffrence to me if Brother Malclom X had an attraction to men, hes a man who stood by all his convictions, died for his people, a Hero, but for me on a whole with any one, its confusing when some one is biesexual an married its a betryal to there wife, husband, family, i bealive people should be more authentic wtih them selves, be honest about thier sexuality, i understand that back in those days that would have been impossiable for him, for me he will allways be a hero, gay, stright, biesxual, or whatever in bettween, because of his amazing deeds, they outway what ever he did back then, he was real with us about his hustal days druggin an “whatknot” his book is awsome im actually in the last pages, its riviting autobio, i loooove it, i looooove Brother Malclom X, may the creator for ever bless him, he sacrificed him self for his people, just like Jesus, an thats something!!!!!

14. Dean Martin wrote:

THEY WANT TO RUIN MALCOLM’S LEGACY MALCOLM WAS NOT A FAG FUCKN JEWS

15. Jazi wrote:

there are lots of bisexual men, in particular, who are “hardcore”, “religious” and even down with “activism”. Problem is that while they support the causes of the Black community, the black community turns around and acts like they are still 3/5ths a person, not human enough. This is not only true for Malcom X, but also Martin Luther King. Lots of gay and bisexual Black men marry and have kids. Years later, the problems start to surface when their TRUE self comes to light. If the D.L. is here today and none of these FAKE BLACK CELEBRETIES are talking about it……… imagine the 50’s and 60’s. Most of the closeted Black gays can be found fighting for Black people, while Black people (in their selfishness and ignorance) push them away and act like the only people that matter are heterosexual black men and women. To hell with Black Americans who think this way, their so called GOD will save them from stupidity by blessing them with a gay child or two.

Malcolm X was killed by the very Black people he set out to help. Black people should focus on ass-kissing Obama, since they don’t have the balls (so much for the myth) to STAND UP against injustice except when it’s to defend their covers and beards. In about 30 years, the Black population will be on the decline and why? HIV/AIDS, not being frank and honest about LIFE, intolerant behavior towards other Blacks, etc. Yes, let’s see what happens when the Black pastors try to continue this Jesus farce into the future. by then, they won’t have much of a population to focus on/

16. Mr. CumJockk wrote:

My only argument is why the sudden concern. About someone or what privacy not saying. He was icon
of African American heritage …besides why is a concern? Nor am I baffled, see I like the alleged what? To
be assured so many people distort the truth, if so which is accurate. How shall benefit Gays in America
see it’s some. Resentful Gay whom distorted the merit about prominent people. If so were Gay does degrade
there success besides this assumption? Address there lies about efficiency among Blacks in America.
Artist Evan Ross, Will Smith,Queen Latiah, Toni Bratxon,Marcus Patrick and Tyler Perry. You no the response
[ how] is a concern of fans this there private life. Stop the cultrual generalizations, making Blacks look bad.
I depise Rap music and culture but yes. They have there agenda and fans I respect that. Do they represent
Blacks this what the story. Eludes upon someones private encounters whom have. Nothing do with
society as hold why should this be use against. His success the apathy among, Blacks still entreched
upon regression. You say I inquiring indirect well the article is bias and indirect. What knowledge do have
pictures and I for gotten. You’ll say this reason for current Black males. Whom are in the closet ” Down
Low” so you use. This as example wrong theory…has nothing to do with the problem. My only concern
before I disclose this Blacks are victims of indenty. From the Black community if your Gay is wrong. But
if unproductive and denial this appropriate. Was again you perceive your why so do I . The article is
not of importance if is valid. Shall make Blacks look bad? Highly doubtful these are still generalizations
about Gays in Black community. Which still genderfied and traditional to be macho and have babies
is masculine this such. Bull yeah to answer you I do not believe this. Older Gay men have a habit of
being resentful when they can’t find a bottom.

17. Ronald wrote:

Dr. Hill if I ask why the sudden concern. Upon Maclom lifestyle do you have things in your closet? Do not
take offense i no you’ll delete my selection. This what most of the fans think of this. Absurd article shall
do anything for the econimic blight of African Americans? Hey this misinformation Dr. Hill man of your
knowledge. Why use this blog for inappropriate jargon. You should be aware most people are. Envious
especially Blacks” call this generalization! Proven fact why is this imperative about Malcom shall. Detest
him if true at least he repend and moved. Dr. Hill are you a under cover Brother? Yeah it makes you irrate
admit it! This untrue see allot of Black gay men. Need a image to open up this basically insecurity. Yeah
Dr. Hill you control minds with your opinion this not accurate. So Black and Gay is crime this your opinion.
Do use a favor use your blog for bemusing and factual insight. Yeah Dr. Hill you delet this why your ego!
That’s what brothers are for what ? To retain the untruth about equality power to African American liberation!

18. James wrote:

I find this article to be slanderous and not belittling. Did you actually talk to Malcolm or family? Hello your
full of “Shit ” you obmit and delete comments. Which you feel hurt your ego Dr. Hill become. A success
stop putting others down. I listen to Diana Ross and Donna Summer I guess. True Faggot just playing
with your mind as you do to others!

19. Todd wrote:

Clifton Davis,Ruby Dandrideg, Moms Mabel have something in common. Dr. Hill there gay and not
hidding it. Leave us allow your a “proper” type of closet. Gay male wanting all Black folks to admire. Your
limited scholastic bullshit! Malcolm is a leagacy and icon with African Americans. i should say some not
including you. This shall be use against you. Dr. Hill if travel to Denver I shall boycott you. Because hate
against Gays. African Americans are tired: of spokemans what have you. Do to resolve this matter about
adnormal sexaulity? Not a damn thing Dr. Hill drain th cum from your head! It has clogged your thought
this is absurd your an stupid Asshole!

20. Souja wrote:

Just Cos a Brother sucks another Brother off Don’ mean he gay!
In da big house thas a way of showing RESPECT!
Gnome saying?

21. Alvin Burleson Jr wrote:

This is BS. Its funny how “They” Always try to damage our role models character in our eyes . And it is embarrassing that you as a African American male would spread this garbage. I don’t know who you are but I feel like you could of kept this conversation to yourself . There is a speculation of a new person being gay every year Actors, Athletes, ect. But this article is not fact at all , These are speculations . They have facts on President Lincoln and J edger Hoover being gay and cross dressers, They have documents , Pictures, and letters that each person wrote to their lovers. So please can you Lay off our legends and focus on the facts don’t put assumptions online because when you assume you make a A@@ of your self and others.

Thanks
Alvin Burleson Jr

22. Gee Gee wrote:

I’ve just discovered you. I have mixed emotions, now after reading your comments regarding what is not known to be true or false because the man and his wife are gone. This is cruel. What are you expecting to accomplish, what ever works? When I saw your interview re Michael Jackson, and rather or not he should be hailed the “King of Pop”, bridging the black/white divide, I began to look closely at you, thinking her is a man determined to uplift his black community. Know I’m not so sure.

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24. Marcus wrote:

Hey:

Did you see that some British guy from the Guardian lifted a decent piece of your article and didn’t attribute it to you?

25. AKHENATEN wrote:

Malcolm was and still is a great man we all are born and non of us perfect , cause we are what we are , listen to his speeches his true passion .
people will drag other peoples names into areas of disgrace and shame , look at what he did for thousands even millions of people ( saving their minds from insanity speaking the truth about evils and real wrong doers ) he and the NATION prevented people from becoming many evil things .
Even if it is true it will never take away the fact that HE HELPED TO SAVE MANY AND WAS THE VOICE OF MANY lets talk about that . Malcolm x R.I.P

26. tizroc wrote:

I admit to being very concerned not by the content in the article, but the content in the responses. I agree with Mr. Hill that a great opportunity has been missed to embrace Malcolm X as the hero he was. Instead people appear to want to create their own mythos around him. His personality and habits only create a better picture of the world around him. His shared history with people other than just the standard “Black” opens a larger door for people to appreciate what Malcolm X has to offer people to this day.

I find it frustrating when people hold on to something so precious, suffocating it. Malcolm X was who he was, and brought value and experiences into people’s life. Just as Gandhi and the Dali Lama can bring value into other people’s life, besides just the Hindi, Indian, Buddhist and the people of Tibet. So the experiences, teaching a life of Malcolm X have something to offer to people beyond just the black community. He will always be “Malcolm X”, nothing should be able to take that away.

27. Tim wrote:

Most of your commenters view the suggestion of Malcolm X’s bisexuality in an extremely negative light. There’s a huge assumption that it’s somehow a ‘bad thing’.

What is ‘cruel’, ‘damaging’, or ‘legacy-ruining’ about being LGBT?

Preaching equality for one group at the expense of another is not equality at all. Homophobia is no more acceptable than racism.

28. jlx wrote:

To actually write something like this in an attempt shame Brother Malcolm’s legacy in this fashion is utterly despicable, gutless, disrespectful and pathetic. Its shit like this that makes the world like is today. May peace be with you El Hajj Malik El-Shabazz.

29. ayisha wrote:

Dr. Hill,

If malcolm x was gay of bi, why is it that the FBI didn’t use this information?

30. bitmoreloveplease wrote:

Dr Hill

Thanks for the great article.

There seems to be so much fear surrounding sexual orientation in the comments here. What I find odd is the implication that Malcolm X’s sexual orientation was either a slur on his character or some huge hurdle that he overcame.

Sexual orientation is something to be celebrated and enjoyed. If anyone is angry or upset by this statement, then look at your anger and look at your upset. Does it really matter if two consenting adults choose who they sleep with or fall in love?

I personally think it’s very important to try to want the best for other people, no matter who they are – can we not all agree to accomplish this? If that means saying ‘Well, it’s not for me, but go and enjoy yourselves – and I’m happy you’re happy.’, well, all to the good.

31. Lamont Lilly wrote:

It is first amazing, how if one mentions or “publicly speculates” that Bro. Minister was possibly gay or bisexual, that they would be attracting hits and comments from an article dated 4 years ago. If nothing else, I’m sure it has garnered its fair share of attention. Now, I happen to be a straight brother who champions gay rights, along with the right for any nigger to speak freely. I don’t really know Bro. Hill (I’m more of the Manning Marable/ Amos Wilson/ or Naim Akbar type…and please, don’t confuse “type” with gay), but I do know James Baldwin, Langston Hughes & Bayard Rustin. And these brothas weren’t “intellectuals”–they were soldiers–real laborers…not for the Ivy League, CNN, or some Black Male Conference at a fuckin Marriot; they worked for the masses–for NIGGAS. Sure, they wrote books, but they were Street-Sweepers…outside WITH the struggle!!! ALL PRAISE to our gods…..I don’t care whether they’re man, woman, gay, straight, muslim, christian, original jew, young, or old. We need to get off these divisions, brothers and sisters.

With that said, the notion of Malcolm being homosexual is exactly why it is important to study to show thyself approved. This is the same trickery the slave masters were feeding us 400 years ago….”Jesus was white” they told us, “Pray to him and all your troubles will be over.” All of this with ropes around our necks. Then again, that too garnered its fair share of attention. Look how negroes STILL worship blue-eyed Jesus. We must think for ourselves, brothers and sisters!! Come-on…the most feared Black Man of all time and the CIA/FBI didn’t run with him sucking dick. I guess I’m Keyser Soze now!!

32. Liam wrote:

“Put more simply, if people in power were trying to sensationalize the topic, people would know about Malcolm’s sex life with the same regularity that they know about Martin Luther King’s. The fact is, most people don’t know that this is even an issue”

Being LGBTQ is not an issue. This makes perfect sense as to why Malcolm X achieved what he did.

33. lawlzorz wrote:

Firstly I’d just like to say that the man is dead. Let him lay peacefully and please stop bringing up things that could make people look down on him, he did enough while he was alive to help people. Secondly, why would it matter if he was bisexual or not? Yes, I know he was Muslim after sometime and he even had his doubts with Elijah Muhammad breaking a little bit of his beliefs, but really now? Being Homo/Bi-sexual is a biological issue. It’s not a disease or a problem, nor it is wrong. It is just as normal as it is being straight. Why do we have to judge Malcolm by his sexuality and not what he did for other people. Although, you could bring up the argument that if he was gay he was hypocritical and fought against the very people that he was by being Muslim, that I can’t deny because it’s true. But I guess he, like every other religious/homophobic person in the world, couldn’t accept life as it was. Malcolm’s sexual orientation shouldn’t have any effect on how you look at him. In the end he was a great man and judging him on something so insignificant would be insult to all the great role models that the world has offered us.

34. Riley wrote:

This article is GAY.

35. kyle wrote:

whats with all the talk of this information being a wrinkle or tarnish on a great man? sexuality is not shameful. it is expression and exploration of how to fully enjoy and respect another being and yourself.

36. olfo wrote:

This is just a bunch of statements. Where is the proof (i.e recordings of his friends and family, direct quotes, you know, basic stuff) for these statements? I don’t think it’s impossible, but I don’t think you’ve proven anything by this.

37. Greg285 wrote:

And what was the purpose of this article? It’s really sad when so called educated ‘Black Men’ do the white man’s bidding for him! You Mr. Hill are no worse than the ‘Uncle Tom’ that Malcolm so eloquently spoke of in his speeches! Why is the ‘Gay’ community always trying to equate their struggle with the struggle of Blacks in this country, when there is NO comparison!!! It’s 2010, we have an African-American in the highest office in the land, the ‘White House’ and what do brothers write about? Hearsay and rumors! Mr. Hill, did you speak with Malcolm’s family or relatives? Probably not! You are a disgrace to your race!!!

38. greenluv1322 wrote:

I read an autobiography about one of Malcolm X’s daughter and she seemed a little gay as well. So with that being said, it does seem plausible that he could have engaged in same sex behavior. I don’t need any additional proof because he’s dead. It would have been nice if he could have acknowledged his sexuality himself. But I am really cool with it, because there is absolutely nothing wrong with same-sex attraction.

39. Anna wrote:

I believe that “they”, whoever “they” may be are trying to tarnish his image, and the way that we view him, since Malcolm X’s death and even before that, some people have tried to do all they could to change the fact that he is a hero to African Americans, one who spoke the truth, he gave us a reason to be proud of our race. Martin Luther King, who though I honor his legacy as well made sure that he kissed the white man’s ass, Malcolm X refused to do that, and that’s why white folk love king so much, and they and Afro-Americans see him as such a hero. Malcolm X was just too real for some people, now over forty years after his death people are still trying to tarnish his memory.

40. Anna wrote:

As far of the talcum powder incident, that’s information that isn’t a secret, because Malcolm mentioned that himself in his autobiography.

41. Carl McBride wrote:

This is the most stupid bullshit you can imagine. This guy that wrote this is probably a freakin homosexual. I pity you people who are so f***ed up that you would write some shit like you did. Pity on your sorry ass for this despicable trash!!!!!

42. Darren Mitton wrote:

So??? Let me guess – you can’t be bisexual AND black?? WTF???

Stupid, hypocritical homophobes………

43. Zuitha wrote:

There are too many people that offer their time, services and life, for the good of mankind. When their life is over and they are no longer here to defend or explain themselves, everyone one becomes God, judges and jury. Malcom X was a man first and foremost, who made a transformation into self. Nothing can ever be taken away from who he was or added on. History can never be changed. So we should take this information for what it is, and keep it moving. If you live and don’t learn something everyday, your not living.

44. ReppinRealHard wrote:

1. Contrary to what some are saying on here, this book IS a slander on Malcolm. Not for suggesting that he might be bisexual or gay, but by saying he was a prostitute. I don’t give a fuck who you are, if you dead, let them rest in peace without trying to say they were a prostitute.

2. As for Malcolm being gay or not, I’m a true fuckin revolutionary so I wouldn’t give a fuck what his preference was, he will be a legend in the struggle no matter what. But I agree with others that I don’t FUCKING UNDERSTAND WHY THE FBI OR CIA WOULDN’T HAVE PUT THIS ON BLAST AT THAT TIME AND BLACKMAIL HIM LIKE THEY DID MARTIN.

3. Everyone keeps talking about how the SOURCES ARE REAL??!?! What the fuck?! Like the CIA or FBI wouldn’t take the fucking time – like this jerkoff author did- to question everyone who knew him to get some dirt on it?!?! They would have been did that shit and used it to embarass Malcolm or whatever. For these reasons, this shit seems fake to me somehow, it dont feel right. But like I said, I wouldn’t give a fuck either way.

4. Best book on Malcolm: Evolution Of A Revolutionary by G. Breitman…. that book was required reading for the Black Panthers in Angola.

45. me wrote:

this is kind of upsetting i suppose now that hes past its okay to “out” him but he was such a major part of african american culture being represented and about them having a voice that to turn around and bring this up only makes everything he did seem like nothing in comparison to this. i think he should be remembered for what he did publicly as apose to what he may have done in private everyone has skeletons. but it does beg the question was he killed because of his sexuality ?

46. mariam wrote:

Even if he was gay or had gay tendencies, people seem to forget that Malcolm was a MUSLIM. More than anything, more than an African American, or anything else, he was a Muslim. According to Islam, new Muslims upon conversion are given a clean slate. Any wrongdoing before he became Muslim, is to be concealed and is forgiven. To portray him as a gay/bisexual hero, as you suggested, would go against everything Malcolm believed in. If these accusations were true, you think that maybe Malcolm suppressed this alleged homosexuality because of his Islamic beliefs? Because he sincerely believed it was wrong or because he didn’t want to act on it? Don’t read this article and judge by your opinion of whether homosexuality is wrong or not, but reflect on it in respect of Malcolm and his beliefs and how he would want to be portrayed. I doubt that a man who represented Islam would also want to represent homosexuality. Whether he was straight, gay, bisexual, the man died as a Muslim, don’t tarnish his image with mere rumors.

47. BBasquiat wrote:

Does it matter if Malcolm X was bisexual or gay? It doesn’t take away from his contribution to the Black-American community… it’s time for blacks to get real and admit that most of us are HOMOPHOBIC! Good job, Dr. Hill!

48. Ariana wrote:

I’d like to correct you on the point you made about Malcolm being paid to sprinkle a rich white man with “talcum powder and bring him to orgasm”. In his book, Malcolm states that one of his friends and burglary partners, “Rudy”, bragged about how he powders up a white man a couple of times a week and gets paid well for it. This is even stated by “Rudy” in a scene of the movie; it’s the scene where he has a brief power struggle with Malcolm over who’s in charge, which results in a game of russian roulette. I highly doubt this story about Malcolm is true.

49. Ariana wrote:

I also doubt this claim about a “shaky” relationship with his wife. According to numerous accounts, their relationship was strong, despite some of the issues that arose in his line of work. I don’t care either way. He did done worse things in his lifetime that he was able to overcome, so his sexuality really shouldn’t be an issue.