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Malcolm X and Yuri Kochiyama's Barrier-Breaking Friendship

May 19, 2022
This story is part of the May 19th Project, which promotes solidarity within Asian and Pacific Island communities and with all communities.

Freedom fighters and close friends, Malcolm X and Yuri Kochiyamawere born on the same day. Both activists shared a passion to change the world and a message of solidarity as a path to liberation.

Two icons of American history, Yuri Kochiyama and Malcolm X, share a birthday — May 19 — and a passion to change the world.

The May 19th Project is co-founded by Renee Tajima Peña and Jeff Chang. Click this link to view a complete list of credits for the project.

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