# Malcolm X, Ancient Kitten, and Why Humans Cry ![rw-book-cover](https://images.chamaileon.io/603e31c9224efc2a1990854e/606c622893b338dbb0569766/1713463675189_twitter.png) ## Metadata - Author: [[delivery_20241116041004.37502977.9957@bouncest.email.join1440.com (delivery_20241116041004.37502977....]] - Full Title: Malcolm X, Ancient Kitten, and Why Humans Cry - Category: #articles - Summary: Facts, without motives. No images? View email in browser.   In partnership with Good morning. It's Saturday, Nov. 16, and in this weekend edition, we're covering a lawsuit in the 1965 killing of a civil rights leader, an ancient well-preserved, saber-toothed kitten, and much more. First time reading? Join over 4 million intellectually curious readers. Sign up here. Don’t keep us a secret: Share the email with friends (copy URL here)​. And, as always, send us feedback at [email protected]. One Big Headline One Big Headline   Malcolm X Lawsuit Malcolm X's three daughters filed a $100M federal lawsuit yesterday against the CIA, FBI, and the New York Police Department, alleging these agencies were complicit in the 1965 assassination of the civil rights leader.    The filing comes nearly six decades after Malcolm X was fatally shot 21 times at age 39 while beginning a speech at a Manhattan ballroom. The lawsuit claims the law enforcement agencies had prior knowledge of the assassination plot but deliberately failed to prevent Malcolm X's murder. The legal action seeks to uncover the truth about Malcolm X's death and provide reparations for his family.    Born Malcolm Little, the Nebraska native rose to prominence as a lead figure in the Nation of Islam. He was shot to death almost one year after a bitter high-profile split with the Nation of Islam (see overview, w/photos). Three men were initially convicted of crimes related to the death until two of them were exonerated in 2021 after an investigation found the original authorities withheld evidence in the case.  In partnership with NativePath The Body’s Most Abundant Protein   Did you know the body produces 1%-2% less col... - URL: https://kill-the-newsletter.com/feeds/7ws8tpss4ojtjjqm/entries/fg4yxc5e9itd79xc81m1.html ## Highlights - "Life is like a trumpet. If you don't put anything into it, you don't get anything out." - WC Handy ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01jctx9c76r2y24zqycaqh2hrw))