Civil rights leader malcolm x was prominent in the nation of islam Malcolm x was born malcolm little in omaha, nebraska Read about his real name, children, assassination in 1965, autobiography, quotes, and more.
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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 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. This month marks the 100th birthday of malcolm x, the defiant, charismatic black leader who electrified america with his blunt talk and biting humor.