Malcolm X and Fidel Castro meet in 1959 during Castro’s visit to the United States soon after taking
Malcolm X and Fidel Castro meet in 1959 during Castro’s visit to the United States soon after taking power in Cuba. At the time of his visit, Castro had not yet become communist, and both he and American leaders were feeling each other out. Castro managed to charm many Americans. His meeting with Malcolm X was intended to connect two groups that felt oppressed by mainstream America – Latin Americans and African Americans. -- source link
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