Two young doctors – one from Harvard and the other from Dartmouth – invited me to go to Mecca in my husband’s stead. And that is what helped put me back on track.
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When two young doctors, one from Harvard and the other from Dartmouth, asked Betty Shabazz to go to Mecca in place of her husband, it helped her get back on the right path. This trip to Mecca, a holy site for Muslims, seemed to provide Shabazz with the guidance and support she needed during a difficult time.
About Betty Shabazz
Betty Shabazz was an American educator and civil rights advocate, best known for being the wife of Malcolm X. She had a remarkable life, from her early experiences with racism to her tragic death in 1997 after a fire in her apartment. Her story is one of resilience, advocacy, and the challenges faced by a widow raising six daughters.
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Two young doctors – one from Harvard and the other from Dartmouth – invited me to go to Mecca in my husband’s stead. And that is what helped put me back on track.
American educator and wife of Malcolm X (1934-1997)