Malcolm X (born Malcolm Little, later el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz; – ) was an African American revolutionary and Black nationalist leader who rose from a background of poverty, family disruption, and criminal activity to a prominent figure during the civil rights movement until his assassination in 1965.
Malcolm X (born , Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.—died , New York, New York) was an African American leader and prominent figure in the Nation of Islam who articulated concepts of race pride and Black nationalism in the early 1960s.
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Civil rights leader Malcolm X was prominent in the Nation of Islam. Read about his real name, children, assassination in 1965, autobiography, quotes, and more.
Malcolm X was born Malcolm Little on in Omaha, Nebraska. His mother was the National recording secretary for the Marcus Garvey Movement which commanded millions of followers in the 1920s and 30s.
Malcolm X was the provocative yet charismatic face of Black Nationalism and spokesman for the Nation of Islam before he was gunned down at an event in New York City on Feb. 21, 1965, after breaking with the group.
Malcolm X was a prominent African American leader and civil rights activist known for his advocacy for Black empowerment and human rights. He became a key figure in the Nation of Islam, promoting a message of self-determination and racial pride.
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