The Writer's Almanac for Thursday, May 19, 2022

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Today is the birthday of the minister and activist Malcolm X, born in 1925, and also of playwright Lorraine Hansberry, born in 1930.

[@erosamuk]

The life stories of Malcolm X , Oscar Wilde and Lorraine Hansberry recounted here are among the most amazing ever presented on The Writer's Almanac. Thank you, Garrison Keillor!

[@bikeme1952]

Thanks for today's Writer's Almanac recognizing Malcolm X, Lorraine Hansberry & Oscar Wilde

[@revk-squared9046]

Malcolm X was, and still is, an inspiration for many people, including me. Thank you for this.

[@johnglenn30csardas]

Thank you.

[@moffibr4678]

Thank you for this edition of "The Writer's Almanac."

[@kdh6505]

Wow! Excellent almanac. Humanity is one confused mess!. Haha. Thank u dear GK

[@hughmontgomery8937]

I think that somehow knowing from early tragic experiences of the imminence of death enabled Malcolm X to live a fearless life.

[@joaniediamond8714]

So like a line from one of your poems...how simple life is
.my hand on your leg etc

[@rabarbosa62754]

Thank you for today’s edition of “The Writer’s Almanac.”
Sad to hear about the penalty served for his life long personal lifestyle. (On this day in 1897 Oscar Wilde (books by this author) was released from Reading Gaol where he'd been sentenced to two years hard labor for "homosexual offenses."). 😮

[@joaniediamond8714]

And held hands in the Louisiana sunshine....

[@theoldgrowler3489]

I sure would like a slice of that pizza.

[@constancemiller3753]

Red beans & rice, sausage pizza?

[@gweppner4006]

Les bon-temps rouler! NOLA!🎉🎺🎷

[@actthree7810]

Be well. Do good work.

[@joaniediamond8714]

Dont find Fridays Writers Almanac....hope you're okay

[@eldigitom9680]

Same here, I’m told it’s on Facebook though - which I don’t have.

[@eldigitom9680]

I had never before heard the details of Malcolm X's childhood, pretty atrocious.

[@RobMacKendrick]

His autobiography (actually written by Alex Haley after a year of interviews) is terrific. I highly recommend it.

[@eldigitom9680]

@@RobMacKendrick thx!

[@joaniediamond8714]

He copied out an entire dictionary..word for word..

[@chrismiller5198]

A brilliant and tragic life

[@jamesparlane9289]

Todays' episode is a bit sad.

[@joaniediamond8714]

Feasting with panthers

[@demonorse]

Coming close to Critical Race Theory there Garrison! You will lose all your Republican viewers! Lol