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Elena Clemons (from left to right), Keesha Dixon and Dr. Payne pose for a picture while working at a table for Witherspoon Presbyterian Church on May 17, 2025, at Riverside Family Center. Credit: Arrianna Gupton for Mirror Indy

Pictures of Malcolm X throughout his life are displayed on a table. Credit: Arrianna Gupton for Mirror Indy

Letters written by Malcolm X are displayed.

The crowd listens to the panel discussion on May 17, 2025, at Riverside Family Center.

A vendor fixes items on display at her table on May 17, 2025, at Riverside Family Center. Credit: Arrianna Gupton for Mirror Indy

Items crocheted by Afia Muhammad’s daughter sit for sale. Credit: Arrianna Gupton for Mirror Indy

Books for sale detail aspects of African American history. Credit: Arrianna Gupton for Mirror Indy

Clothing items for sale. Credit: Arrianna Gupton for Mirror Indy

Ervin Webster smiles for picture while working at the Martin University table on May 17, 2025, at Riverside Family Center. Credit: Arrianna Gupton for Mirror Indy

Mayor Joe Hogsett accepts a Malcolm X shirt on May 17, 2025, at Riverside Family Center. Credit: Arrianna Gupton for Mirror Indy

Malcolm X shirts and books are displayed for purchase on May 17, 2025, at Riverside Family Center. Credit: Arrianna Gupton for Mirror Indy

Afia Muhammad poses with her table, which features handmade jewelry and crochet items, on May 17, 2025, at Riverside Family Center. Credit: Arrianna Gupton for Mirror Indy

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Photos: Remembering Malcolm X on his birthday

by Jenna Watson and Arrianna Gupton, Mirror Indy
May 19, 2025

					<h1>Photos: Remembering Malcolm X on his birthday</h1>
<p class="byline">by Jenna Watson and Arrianna Gupton, Mirror Indy <br />May 19, 2025</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Malcom-X-Birthday_AG002-1024x742.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-52729" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Elena Clemons (from left to right), Keesha Dixon and Dr. Payne pose for a picture while working at a table for Witherspoon Presbyterian Church on May 17, 2025, at Riverside Family Center.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Malcom-X-Birthday_AG004-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-52731" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Pictures of Malcolm X throughout his life are displayed on a table.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Malcom-X-Birthday_AG011-edited.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-52741" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Letters written by Malcolm X are displayed.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Malcom-X-Birthday_AG012-edited.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-52742" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">The crowd listens to the panel discussion on May 17, 2025, at Riverside Family Center.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Malcom-X-Birthday_AG007-1024x814.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-52734" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A vendor fixes items on display at her table on May 17, 2025, at Riverside Family Center.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Malcom-X-Birthday_AG009A-1024x770.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-52736" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Items crocheted by Afia Muhammad's daughter sit for sale.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Malcom-X-Birthday_AG010A-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-52737" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Books  for sale detail aspects of African American history.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Malcom-X-Birthday_AG008A-1024x740.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-52735" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Clothing items for sale.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Malcom-X-Birthday_AG006-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-52733" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Ervin Webster smiles for picture while working at the Martin University table on May 17, 2025, at Riverside Family Center.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Malcom-X-Birthday_AG001A-1024x733.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-52728" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mayor Joe Hogsett accepts a Malcolm X shirt on May 17, 2025, at Riverside Family Center.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Malcom-X-Birthday_AG003-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-52730" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Malcolm X shirts and books are displayed for purchase on May 17, 2025, at Riverside Family Center.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Malcom-X-Birthday_AG005-1024x815.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-52732" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Afia Muhammad poses with her table, which features handmade jewelry and crochet items, on May 17, 2025, at Riverside Family Center.</figcaption></figure>

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