Malcolm X - Wikipedia Malcolm X (born Malcolm Little, later el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz; May 19, 1925 – February 21, 1965) 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 | Biography, Nation of Islam, Assassination, Facts | Britannica Malcolm X (born May 19, 1925, Omaha, Nebraska, U S —died February 21, 1965, 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
Biography – Malcolm X Malcolm X was born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925 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
Why Malcolm X matters even more 60 years after his killing 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 (May 19, 1925 - February 21, 1965) | National Archives While in jail Malcolm joined the Nation of Islam and after his release, he became the public face of the organization He led countless demonstrations and spoke publicly, both nationally and internationally with a focus on empowering Black people
The Malcolm X Project at Columbia University THE LIFE OF MALCOLM X takes you on a chronological journey through Malcolm's life, featuring readings, analysis and multimedia concerning each period of his life
Learning from Malcolm X - U. S. National Park Service Malcolm X believed that Black people should practice self-defense in response to white racial violence As such, Malcolm X’s advocacy largely excluded white society and centered Black nationalism Malcolm X and the NOI have helped uplift and empower many in America’s Black communities
Who Was Malcolm X? - National Museum of African American History and . . . 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