Malcolm X: A Life From Beginning to End

Early Life

Malcolm X was born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was the seventh of eight children born to Earl and Louise Little. His father was a Baptist minister and his mother was a homemaker. Malcolm's early life was marked by poverty and discrimination. His father was murdered by white supremacists when Malcolm was six years old, and his mother was institutionalized when he was 13. Malcolm and his siblings were sent to foster homes and orphanages.

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Education and Early Career

Malcolm dropped out of school after the eighth grade and moved to Boston, where he worked a variety of odd jobs. In 1943, he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in World War II. After the war, Malcolm returned to Boston and became involved in the Nation of Islam, a black nationalist group. He quickly rose through the ranks of the Nation of Islam and became a national spokesman for the group.

Break with the Nation of Islam

In 1964, Malcolm broke with the Nation of Islam and founded his own organization, the Muslim Mosque, Inc. He also changed his name to Malcolm X. Malcolm X's break with the Nation of Islam was due to a number of factors, including his growing disillusionment with the group's leader, Elijah Muhammad, and his desire to reach out to a broader audience.

Travels and Later Years

After breaking with the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X traveled extensively throughout Africa and the Middle East. He also met with a number of world leaders, including President Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt and Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru of India. Malcolm X's travels and interactions with people from different cultures helped him to develop a more nuanced understanding of the world. He also became increasingly critical of the American government and its treatment of African Americans.

Assassination

On February 21, 1965, Malcolm X was assassinated while giving a speech at the Audubon Ballroom in Harlem, New York. He was 39 years old. Three members of the Nation of Islam were convicted of Malcolm X's murder. Malcolm X's assassination was a major blow to the civil rights movement. He was a powerful voice for change, and his death left a void that has never been filled.

Legacy

Malcolm X is remembered as one of the most influential African-Americans in history. He was a powerful speaker and a tireless advocate for the rights of black people. Malcolm X's legacy continues to inspire people around the world.

Malcolm X: A Life From Beginning to End

by Hourly History

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Language	:	English
File size	:	2547 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	52 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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