Ilyasah Shabazz - The Daughter of Malcolm X on Entrepreneurship, Loss, Faith, and Continuing her Father’s Legacy

Ilyasah Shabazz and Kate Broug discuss dealing with loss, gaining confidence, and the importance of role models. Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz is an award-winning author, educator, and producer. She authored five historical novels and is currently producing a television series based on the life of Malcolm X with Sony Pictures Television’s TriStar.

As the founder of Ilyasah Shabazz Enterprises, Ilyasah produces a variety of forums dedicated to power, possibility, and sovereignty. In recognition of her outstanding achievements in public service, education, and the arts, Worcester State University conferred Ilyasah Shabazz with a degree of Doctor of Humane Letters. She has worked with the Office of the Mayor in Mount Vernon as Director of Public Affairs & Special Events.

 

As a member of the U.S. Delegation, Ilyasah accompanied President Bill Clinton to South Africa to commemorate the election of President Nelson Mandela and the Education & Economic Development Initiatives. Currently, she is an adjunct professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City, where she teaches Perspectives on Justice in the Africana World.

 

Kate Broug is a published author and journalist, entrepreneur, and FAA-licensed pilot.

This channel features interviews with trailblazing entrepreneurs, top athletes and world-class performers and follows Kate on her aviation journey.

 

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