Mark Whitaker

Mark Whitaker, a former editor of Newsweek and managing editor of CNN, is the author of The Afterlife of Malcolm X: An Outsider Turned Icon’s Enduring Impact on America.

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How Charlie Kirk’s Death Will Change His Message
For a case study in how martyrdom can transform a firebrand, look to Malcolm X.
Mark Whitaker
September 25, 2025
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