We call on you to join us for the Malcolm X Day Community Speak out on Sunday, May 18th from 1:00 to 3:30 PM, on his 100th Birthday.

This speak out, hosted by Pan African Community Action, is to honor the legacy of Malcolm X by continuing his work — not through symbolic remembrance, but through political action, grassroots organizing, and community connection. For over 20 years, Malcolm X Day was commemorated in SE DC and we hope to reignite that tradition with the year’s speak out.

This is not a symbolic celebration — it’s a call to action.📣

We believe the only way to confront and transform these conditions is through mass movement building, strong grassroots organizations, and a clear strategy to organize for and win power in our communities. Malcolm X taught that liberation would not come from appealing to systems that oppress us, but through collective struggle, political education, and community-led resistance.

“Power in defense of freedom is greater than power in behalf of tyranny and oppression, because power, real power, comes from conviction which produces action, uncompromising action. It also produces insurrection against oppression. This is the only way you end oppression—with power.” -Malcolm X

WHEN: 🗓 Date: Sunday, May 18 🕐 Time: 1:00 – 3:30 PM 📍

WHERE: Malcolm X (Shepard) Park at the intersection of Malcolm X Ave & MLK Jr. Ave SE

This event is open to all. We invite you to show up, bring your voice, and take part in the work of liberation!