Shabazz-Logo
Donate
malcolm x colorful art

Mission
Statement

The Shabazz Center is a cultural and educational institution that harnesses the legacies of Malcolm X and Dr. Betty Shabazz to incubate social, racial, and global justice movements. Our physical space memorializes the humanitarian efforts and martyrdom of Malcolm X, and embodies the educational vision of Dr Betty Shabazz. We partner with community organizers and educators, and facilitate cultural activations meant to catalyze the next generation of leaders in the movement for racial equity and global justice.

Our Vision

As a multi-faceted memorial and cultural institution, The Shabazz Center understands that community-led organizations with strong values are critical to social change and positive identity formation. That is why we build youth leadership within the greater New York City community, and have fortified our commitment to civic engagement and cultural programming. The Shabazz Center upholds our values through global citizenship, cultural programming, and radical scholarship. We understand these mediums as critical tools that allow for communities to wrestle with our present realities, and do the work of building a new, more sustainable future.

Preserving the
Audubon Ballroom

In the early 1990s, the entire site of the Audubon Ballroom on Broadway from 165th St. to 166th St., faced demolition. The grassroots community, along with Dr. Betty Shabazz, successfully advocated to preserve the Audubon building as a Memorial to Malcolm X and as a permanent symbol of the African American’s struggle for equity.
After much debate, an agreement was reached to restore a section of the Audubon Ballroom as a designated Memorial to Malcolm X. Sister Betty was integral to the planning for what would become The Malcolm X Memorial Center, with the intention to retire and focus on further preserving the integrity of her husband’s legacy through the center. The operational structure, however, would not be implemented by the time of her fateful demise in 1997. However, with dedicated individuals spearheaded by Ilyasah Shabazz and Julio Peterson, the Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center officially opened its doors to the public in 2005 in collaboration with the Shabazz family, Columbia University and community support.

The New Space

As a multi-faceted memorial and cultural institution, The Shabazz Center understands that community-led organizations with strong values are critical to social change and positive identity formation. That is why we build youth leadership within the greater New York City community, and have fortified our commitment to civic engagement and cultural programming. The Shabazz Center upholds our values through global citizenship, cultural programming, and radical scholarship. We understand these mediums as critical tools that allow for communities to wrestle with our present realities, and do the work of building a new, more sustainable future.

Book Now

Join us in
building bridges
of opportunity

Together, we can transform lives, strengthen communities, and create lasting change.

Donate Now
shabazz-logo

Connect with us on social media to stay up-to-date with the latest happenings at The Shabazz Center!

Menu
Contact Us

3940 Broadway
New York, NY 10032

Ph: 1 (332) 345-9620

Your support plants the seeds of change–nurturing dreams, fostering excellence, and growing stronger communities for generations to come. 

Donate Now
Facebook-f X-twitter Linkedin Youtube

The Malcolm X & Dr Betty Shabazz Memorial & Education Center. © 2024 All Rights Reserved.