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All About Malcolm X

All About Malcolm X. The Early Years. Born on May 19, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska. His mother was Louis Norton Little, who was a homemaker occupied with the family’s eight children. His father, Earl Little, was an outspoken Baptist minister and supporter of Black Nationalist leader Marcus Garvey.

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All About Malcolm X

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  1. All About Malcolm X

  2. The Early Years • Born on May 19, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska. • His mother was Louis Norton Little, who was a homemaker occupied with the family’s eight children. • His father, Earl Little, was an outspoken Baptist minister and supporter of Black Nationalist leader Marcus Garvey

  3. Early Years Continued • Malcolm was a smart, focused student and graduated from junior high at the top of his class. • Dropped out of school and moved to Boston, where he worked various odd jobs.

  4. More info.. • Malcolm later studied the teachings of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad. • In 1952, Malcolm was a devoted follower with the new surname “X” • Malcolm was appointed a minister and national spokesman for the Nation of Islam

  5. Nation of Islam • Malcolm utilized newspaper columns, radio and television to communicate the Nation of Islam’s message across the United States. • Credited for increasing membership in the Nation of Islam from 500 in 1952 to 30,000 in 1963. • Media magnet- featured in a week-long television special

  6. Nation of Islam cont. • FBI agents started monitoring the group’s activities. • In 1963, Malcolm’s faith in the Nation of Islam decreased due to the deception of Muhammad, whom he considered a prophet. • Now felt it was a fraudulent organization

  7. Termination • In March 1964, he terminated his relationship with the Nation of Islam and founded the Muslim Mosque, Inc. • Pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia • Life altering • New outlook on integration

  8. Coming to an End.. • Malcolm had been marked for assassination • After repeated attempts of his life, Malcolm rarely traveled without bodyguard. • On February 21, 1965 three gunmen rushed Malcolm onstage and shot him 15 times at close range.

  9. Legacy • Malcolm X moved through generations as the subject of many documentaries. • Malcolm X movie • Books

  10. Works Cited • “Biography of Malcolm X” http://www.africawithin.com/malcolmx/malcolm_bio.htm • “Official Web Site of Malcolm X” http://www.cmgworldwide.com/historic/malcolm/home.php

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