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    Malcolm X was born in 1925 in Nebraska to Earl and Louis Little. His father was a Baptist minister and supporter of Black Nationalist leader Marcus Garvey. Malcolm dropped out of school and moved to Boston, where he worked various jobs. He later joined the Nation of Islam in the 1950s and rose to become their national spokesman, growing their membership from 500 to 30,000 by 1963. However, in 1964 Malcolm split from the Nation of Islam and founded his own religious organization. He was assassinated in 1965 by three Nation of Islam gunmen in New York. Malcolm X advocated for black nationalism and civil rights through any means necessary and became one of the most influential African Americans in history.

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    Malcolm X was born in 1925 in Nebraska to Earl and Louis Little. His father was a Baptist minister and supporter of Black Nationalist leader Marcus Garvey. Malcolm dropped out of school and moved to Boston, where he worked various jobs. He later joined the Nation of Islam in the 1950s and rose to become their national spokesman, growing their membership from 500 to 30,000 by 1963. However, in 1964 Malcolm split from the Nation of Islam and founded his own religious organization. He was assassinated in 1965 by three Nation of Islam gunmen in New York. Malcolm X advocated for black nationalism and civil rights through any means necessary and became one of the most influential African Americans in history.

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    Malcolm X was born in 1925 in Nebraska to Earl and Louis Little. His father was a Baptist minister and supporter of Black Nationalist leader Marcus Garvey. Malcolm dropped out of school and moved to Boston, where he worked various jobs. He later joined the Nation of Islam in the 1950s and rose to become their national spokesman, growing their membership from 500 to 30,000 by 1963. However, in 1964 Malcolm split from the Nation of Islam and founded his own religious organization. He was assassinated in 1965 by three Nation of Islam gunmen in New York. Malcolm X advocated for black nationalism and civil rights through any means necessary and became one of the most influential African Americans in history.

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    Malcolm X

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    Malcolm X was born in 1925 in Nebraska to Earl and Louis Little. His father was a Baptist minister and supporter of Black Nationalist leader Marcus Garvey. Malcolm dropped out of school and moved to Boston, where he worked various jobs. He later joined the Nation of Islam in the 1950s and rose to become their national spokesman, growing their membership from 500 to 30,000 by 1963. However, in 1964 Malcolm split from the Nation of Islam and founded his own religious organization. He was assassinated in 1965 by three Nation of Islam gunmen in New York. Malcolm X advocated for black nationalism and civil rights through any means necessary and became one of the most influential African Americans in history.

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    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 familys eight children. His father, Earl Little, was an outspoken Baptist minister and supporter of Black Nationalist leader Marcus Garvey

    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.

    "Our objective is complete freedom, justice and equality by any means necessary."

    Nation of Islam
    Malcolm utilized newspaper columns, radio and television to communicate the Nation of Islams 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
    "Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to the people who prepare for it today."

    FBI agents started monitoring the groups activities. In 1963, Malcolms 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

    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 Cassius Clay conversion
    Fidel Castro meeting in NY
    Nobody can give you freedom. Nobody can give you equality or justice or anything. If you're a man, you take it. Malcolm X, Malcolm X Speaks, 1965

    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

    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.

    You can't separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom.
    Malcolm X, Malcolm X Speaks, 1965

    Legacy
    Malcolm X moved through generations as the subject of many documentaries.
    Malcolm X movie Book Detractors accused him of preaching racism, black supremacy, antisemitism, and violence. He has been called one of the greatest and most influential African Americans in history.

    Sources
    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

    Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery. Malcolm X, Malcolm X Speaks, 1965

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