Malcolm X

"The Official Web Site of Malcolm X has everything you want to know about this historical figure. Read his biography and read inspirational quotes from this talented speaker. Browse the photo gallery for pictures of Malcolm X throughout his life!"

On this date:

"February 21, 1965 Malcolm X is assassinated as he begins speaking at the Audubon Ballroom, New York."

Here's another site that has two MP3s and text of one of his speeches, with others listed at the bottom of the page:

Malcolm X: "The Ballot or the Bullet"

P.S. Both links in this post courtesy of Metafilter