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Ilyasah Shabazz, born on July 22, 1962 in Queens, New York, United States, is an author. Ilyasah Shabazz is 64 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Fordham University. Notable works include Growing Up X and X.
My Take
What strikes me about Ilyasah Shabazz is how she turned an almost impossibly heavy inheritance into purpose. Being the third daughter of Malcolm X and Betty Shabazz could have defined her entirely, yet she reclaimed her own voice through Growing Up X and her work as an activist, organizer, and speaker. I admire that she neither hides from the legacy nor leans on it as a crutch; she carries it forward on her own terms. The Fordham-educated Queens native uses words to push others ahead rather than to glorify herself, and that quiet, principled strength is what earns my lasting respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ilyasah Shabazz
- Name (Japanese)
- イリアサ・シャバズ
- Reading
- いりあさ・しゃばず
- Born
- July 22, 1962 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Tiger
- Origin
- Queens, New York, United States
- Occupation
- author
2. Background
- University
- Fordham University
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Growing Up X | — | |
| Notable work | X | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.ilyasahshabazz.com/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ilyasahshabazz/
- Xhttps://x.com/ilyasahShabazz
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilyasah%20Shabazz
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6001629
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Ilyasah Shabazz born?
Born July 22, 1962 (age 64).
Where is Ilyasah Shabazz from?
Ilyasah Shabazz is from Queens, New York, United States.
What does Ilyasah Shabazz do?
Ilyasah Shabazz works as author.
What is Ilyasah Shabazz known for?
Notable works include Growing Up X, X.