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Malcolm X had a habit of scribbling notes in small pieces of paper that [Alex] Haley would surreptitiously pick up at the end of their discussions.
Manning Marable
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Manning Marable
Age: 60 †
Born: 1950
Born: May 13
Died: 2011
Died: April 1
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