INCLUDES BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCES (p.[183]-191). The text of three speeches and question and answer exchanges. Also contains a long biographical and critical introduction by the editor.

pt. 1. The paradoxes of Malcolm X. Prophets -- Malcolm X's life -- Imagery and ideas -- The yoke of slavery -- The theme of exile in the Harvard speeches -- The setting of Malcolm X's exile -- pt. 2. The Harvard speeches. The Harvard law school forum of March 24, 1961 -- The Leverett House forum of March 18, 1964 -- The Harvard law school forum of December 16, 1964.