Les Payne
Les Payne was an American journalist, editor, and writer. He was a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and a founding member of the National Association of Black Journalists. Payne's work often focused on social justice issues and he was known for his investigative journalism.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. The Dead Are Arising
"The Dead Are Arising" is a comprehensive biography of Malcolm X, one of the most influential African American leaders in the 20th century. The book provides an in-depth account of Malcolm X's life, from his early years in poverty and crime, through his conversion to Islam and rise to prominence as a civil rights leader, to his assassination in 1965. It also delves into his complex relationships, his evolving political ideologies, and the profound impact he had on the civil rights movement.
The 10845th Greatest Book of All Time
