Malcolm X

Malcolm X (/ˈmælkəm ˈɛks/; May 19, 1925  February 21, 1965), born Malcolm Little and also known as el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz (Arabic: الحاجّ مالك الشباز), was an American Muslim minister and a human rights activist. To his admirers he was a courageous advocate for the rights of blacks, a man who indicted white America in the harshest terms for its crimes against black Americans; detractors accused him of preaching racism and violence. He has been called one of the greatest and most influential African Americans in history.

Malcolm X was effectively orphaned early in life. His father was killed when he was six and his mother was placed in a mental hospital when he was thirteen, after which he lived in a series of foster homes. In 1946, at age 20, he went to prison for larceny and breaking and entering. While in prison, Malcolm X became a member of the Nation of Islam, and after his parole in 1952, quickly rose to become one of the organization's most influential leaders. He served as the public face of the controversial group for a dozen years. In his autobiography, Malcolm X wrote proudly of some of the social achievements the Nation made while he was a member, particularly its free drug rehabilitation program. In keeping with the Nation's teachings, he promoted black supremacy, advocated the separation of black and white Americans, and rejected the civil rights movement for their emphasis on integration.

Malik Shabazz (disambiguation)

Malik Shabazz or Malcolm X was a human rights activist.

Malik Shabazz may also refer to:

  • K. Malik Shabazz or Ron Killings, wrestler
  • Malik Zulu Shabazz, chairman of the New Black Panther Party
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    Malcolm X’s family demands answers 60 years after murder

    Dawn 22 Feb 2025
    Malcolm X, also known as El Hajj Malik El Shabazz, was killed in front of his wife and daughters when several shooters peppered him with 21 bullets as he addressed a meeting of the Organisation of ...

    'Fight': Malcolm X's family demands answers 60 years after assassination

    Raw Story 21 Feb 2025
    Malcolm X, also known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, was killed in front of his wife and daughters when several shooters peppered him with 21 bullets as he addressed a meeting of the Organization of ...

    60 years since Malcolm X's assassination: Who was the civil rights icon?

    Detroit Free Press 21 Feb 2025
    Before his rise to national prominence, Malcolm X, also known as el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz, spent time in the Lansing area and later the Detroit area, the Detroit Free Press reported.

    Malcolm X, civil rights icon who challenged Zionism and advocated for Palestine

    Press TV 21 Feb 2025
    By Humaira Ahad ... A spark of excitement ignites in his gaze ... Malcom X (alias El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz) was a prominent Muslim civil rights activist who fought for the rights of the African-American community in the US in the mid-20th century ... x.com ... ....

    Real Talk | Foxes and wolves

    The News-Gazette 08 Feb 2025
    Malcolm X (Malik Shabazz) was grounded in African American folklore. He was fond of animal metaphors. His most famous analogy was the fox and wolf. Malik saw the fox as sly, he smiled at “the Negro.” The wolf also showed ... .
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