Malcolm X was born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska. He was the son of Earl Little, a Baptist teacher, and his wife, Louise. Earl Little was an outspoken promoter of social and economic independence for blacks and a supporter of the “ Back to Africa” movement of Black Nationalist leader Marcus Garvey. Shortly after Malcolm was born, his family moved to Lansing, Michigan. In 1929, their house was firebombed by racists while the whole Little family was in the house asleep. These racists were members of the black hate group, Ku Klux Klan. The incoming police and fireman didn’t even try to save the house. They all just sto

When Malcolm became old enough, he left his foster parents, and turned over his clean life and put it in the street’s hands. He pretty much became a “thug”. He was a drug dealer-hustler. After about four years of living on the streets, he was thrown in jail on a charge of theft. He had been there before, but this time he was going to be there a while. While he was there, he, as some would say, saw the light. Thanks to his brothers he became enthralled in the Islamic religion. He read books, prayed, and did whatever he could to become more into the religion. After six years in prison, Malcolm was released from prison.

Malcolm X was shot and killed while giving a speech. When he was killed, black activists lost an amazing speaker. His words were what ma

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