While Du Bois is best known for his work in the early 20th century, Haley's book "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" (1965) mentions Du Bois and his impact on Malcolm X's understanding of racial inequality. Malcolm X describes reading Du Bois's "The Souls of Black Folk" and how it shaped his views on the history and struggle of African Americans.
It's important to note that while Du Bois was featured in "The Autobiography of Malcolm X," he was not the central figure. The book's focus is primarily on Malcolm X's life and his journey from a young hustler to a prominent leader of the Nation of Islam.