- 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, Muslim minister and human rights activist who was 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
- Who Was Malcolm X? | National Museum of African American History and . . .
Born Malcolm Little, before becoming known as Detroit Red, then Malcolm X, and finally, El Hajj Malik El Shabazz, he was a person who embodied self-determination and transformation The museum commemorates Malcolm X’s life and legacy, acknowledging the magnitude of his presence and the transformative power of his messages
- 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
- Timeline of Malcolm Xs Life | American Experience | PBS
Malcolm rejects the surname "Little" as a slave name given to his family by white oppressors, and he becomes known as "Malcolm X " Dismayed that the Nation of Islam is not attracting more
- A look at the life and legacy of Malcolm X, who was born 100 . . . - NPR
On this day 100 years ago, the man who would become Malcolm X was born in Omaha, Neb His message and legacy continues to outrage some and inspire many
- 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
- The Malcolm X Project at Columbia University
Website for the Malcolm X Project at Columbia University, an onging effort to reconstruct the life of the civil rights leader Includes interviews with Malcolm's contemporaries, archival video footage of Malcolm, and FBI files
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