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 He discovered the religious organization the Nation of Islam
Who Was Malcolm X? - National Museum of African American History and . . . Key Points 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 Malcolm X's philosophy evolved over time, particularly after his pilgrimage to Mecca, where he embraced a more inclusive view of race and
Malcolm X: Children, Assassination Quotes | HISTORY Malcolm X was born Malcolm Little in 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska His father was a Baptist preacher and follower of Marcus Garvey The family moved to Lansing, Michigan after the Ku Klux Klan made
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 His father was a Baptist minister and chapter president of The Universal Negro Improvement Association who appealed to President Hoover that Marcus Garvey was wrongfully arrested Earl
Timeline of Malcolm Xs Life | American Experience | PBS A timeline of Malcolm X's life 1925 May 19: Malcolm X is born Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska, the fourth of Earl and Louise Little's seven children Earl, a Baptist minister, is a follower of
Malcolm X - The Martin Luther King, Jr. , Research and Education Institute Malcolm X May 19, 1925 to February 21, 1965 As the nation’s most visible proponent of Black Nationalism, Malcolm X’s challenge to the multiracial, nonviolent approach of Martin Luther King, Jr , helped set the tone for the ideological and tactical conflicts that took place within the black freedom struggle of the 1960s
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 In a new book, “The Afterlife of Malcolm X: An Outcast Turned Icon’s Enduring Impact on America” (2025), journalist Mark Whitaker ’79, explores how the controversial Civil
Malcolm X (May 19, 1925 - February 21, 1965) | National Archives Malcolm X was born Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska In his early years, Malcolm experienced extreme racism, spent years in the foster system and served a sentence in jail for larceny and breaking and entering 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