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
Malcolm X: Biography, Civil Rights Activist, Nation of Islam Malcolm X was a minister, civil rights activist, and prominent Black nationalist leader who served as a spokesman for the Nation of Islam during the 1950s and 1960s Due largely to his efforts,
Biography – Malcolm X Malcolm’s assassins, Talmadge Hayer, Norman 3X Butler and Thomas 15X Johnson were convicted of first-degree murder in March 1966 The three men were all members of the Nation of Islam The legacy of Malcolm X has moved through generations as the subject of numerous documentaries, books and movies
A Legacy of Black Identity and Empowerment When Malcolm X began speaking and campaigning to increase the Nation of Islam's membership in 1952, the total number of followers nationwide was an estimated 400 people By June 1954, without the benefit of modern technology, Malcolm X had helped catapult membership in the Nation to more than 40,000 within 49 temples
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
Malcolm X: Early Life, Nation of Islam, Assassination, and More Malcolm X’s legacy as a civil rights leader transcends his life story of overcoming adversity to advocate for justice, equality, and black empowerment His intellectual depth, commitment to human rights, and global perspective on racial oppression have made him an enduring symbol of resistance
Malcolm X | MXMF Malcolm X is one of the most pivotal figures in civil rights history His powerful words captured the attention of a country, encouraging empowerment and inspiring pride in black heritage
Malcolm X: Life and Death 1925-1965 - Wesleyan University Malcolm X, originally Malcolm Little, was born in Omaha, Nebraska After moving to the Midwest with his family at a young age, he suffered great tragedy with the alleged suicide of his father and the subsequent institutionalization of his mother