Omaha, Nebraska • May 15 – June 1st, 2025
Presenting Sponsor NorthEnd Teleservices
celebrating 100-Year Legacy of
El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz,
Malcolm X
About Us
The Malcolm X Memorial Foundation (MXMF) was founded in 1971 to commemorate the birth site of Malcolm X (born Malcolm Little) in the heart of North Omaha, Nebraska. The MXMF was established to honor and sustain the legacy of Malcolm X and his teachings of Transformation, Economic Empowerment and Liberation of the Human Spirit through Civic Engagement, Cultural Heritage, and Scholarship. Founded by Rowena Moore, The Malcolm X Memorial Foundation owns 17 acres encompassing the Nebraska Historic Landmark at 3448 Evans Street, where a historic Malcolm X Cultural Campus is scheduled to open in 2027.
Learn more about the Malcolm X Memorial Foundation
mx100 events
THURSDAY
MAY 15
9am - 11am
OPEN HOUSE & pRESS cONFERENCE
Join us at the Historic Marker for public announcements about our Museum Project, MXMF program updates, and a public open house at the birthplace of Malcolm X in the Heart of North Omaha.
*Free to Public
FRIDAY
MAY 16
JUNE 1
Nebraska Hall of
Fame Bus Tour
Take a historic bus tour to our State Capitol Building in Lincoln, Nebraska to view the Malcolm X Bust in the Nebraska Hall of Fame. On the way, learn about the life of Malcolm X, and his work in social justice, economic independence and civil/human rights. This tour is in partnership with UNO Black Studies Department, North Omaha Initiative and Preston Love’s North Omaha Legacy Tours.
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FRIDAY
MAY 16
8am - 12pm
Meeting of the
Minds Symposium
Experience a dynamic exchange of ideas with Dr. Khalid el-Hakim of the Black History 101 Mobile Museum, Barry Thomas on the MXMF Curriculum, and a special session |
uncovering the legacy of Rowena Moore. Engage, learn, and be inspired.
FRIDAY
MAY 16
6pm - 9pm
Youth Poetry Night
Join us for an inspiring evening of bold expression and rising voices as young poets honor Malcolm X through spoken word. Featuring youth vocal performance, an open mic, food trucks, and a poetry book giveaway by Aja Monet.
*Free to Public
SATURDAY
MAY 17
12pm - 8pm
Community Block Party
Come check out local vendors, artists, food trucks. Enjoy a special musical performance by recording artist Dead Prez.
*Free to Public
Interested in becoming a vendor?
Sign up before spots fill up.
MONDAY
MAY 19
12pm - 2pm
Meeting of the Minds:
Global Broadcast
Join us for a full schedule of virtual dialogue with scholars and activists celebrating Malcolm X across the Globe! Cities to be represented include: Detroit, Chicago, Oakland, Dallas, Harlem, Grenada & of course OMAHA!
*This is a virtual event. Please join us on any of the following platforms:
FRIDAY
MAY 30
Doors open at 6.30pm, show starts at 7pm
FILM Screening: Divisible
A free public screening of DIVISIBLE, a documentary film focusing on the history and current impacts of redlining in Omaha.
*Free to Public
Join us at The Shirley Tyree Theater
2401 N 24th Street, Omaha, NE 68110
SATURDAY
MAY 31
6pm - 11pm
Legacy Gala
Join us for an evening of community, culture, art and history, as we celebrate the life and legacy of El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, Malcolm X. With special guest performances by Aja Monet and Mike Phillips; The Xtet (Jazz Quartet); and Dana Murray; Special Guest MC: Felicia Casher
