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, coming from a background of …

Apr 15, 2026 · 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 …

Nov 18, 2024 · Civil rights leader Malcolm X was prominent in the Nation of Islam. Read about his real name, children, assassination in 1965, autobiography, quotes, and more.

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 …

Aug 15, 2025 · 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. …

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 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 …

Aug 25, 2016 · 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 …

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 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 …