Civil rights leader malcolm x was prominent in the nation of islam Read about his real name, children, assassination in 1965, autobiography, quotes, and more. Features malcolm in the middle Malcolm x was the provocative yet charismatic face of black nationalism and spokesman for the nation of islam before he was gunned down at an event in new york city on feb 21, 1965, after breaking with the group. Malcolm x was born malcolm little on may 19, 1925 in omaha, nebraska
His mother was the national recording secretary for the marcus garvey movement which commanded millions of followers in the 1920s and 30s. Malcolm x, born malcolm little on may 19, 1925, in omaha, nebraska, was a prominent civil rights activist and spokesperson for the nation of islam during the 1950s and 1960s. While in jail malcolm joined the nation of islam and after his release, he became the public face of the organization He led countless demonstrations and spoke publicly, both nationally and internationally with a focus on empowering black people. This month marks the 100th birthday of malcolm x, the defiant, charismatic black leader who electrified america with his blunt talk and biting humor.
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