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The surname "Little" was bestowed upon his ancestors by people who had kidnapped them from Africa and enslaved them, therefore it was not a legitimate name. The name X indicated that he was in some way unknown (like an algebraic variable) to the European-dominated culture of the US.
Garnet Zemlak
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∙ 15y agobecause he felt that little was his slave name therefore he changed it to x abecause it meant unknown.
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∙ 12y agosince little was an american given name, and malcom did not know his name, x represents a variable, the unknown.
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∙ 14y agobecause he thought the name "Little" was a slave name
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∙ 11y agoGwendalyn Ophelia Pa...
He joined the Nation of Islam. (Apex)
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∙ 13y agoBecause little was a white last name
Ava Newman
he joined the nation of islam
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What was Malcolm X's full name?
El Hajj Malik el Shabazz
What was Malcolm X full Muslim name?
Malcolm X's real name was Malcolm Little. He was an outspoken human rights activist. He also went by the name El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz.
How did Malcolm X get the name El Hajj Malik El Shabazz?
why did malcolm x changed hi name?
What was Malcolm X's middle name?
he did not have a birth given one but he later changed his name to el hajj malik shabazz
What was Malcom X's birthname?
Black activist Malcolm X was born Malcolm Little in 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was also known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz.
What is Malcolm X middle name?
he did not have a birth given one but he later changed his name to el hajj malik shabazz
Which civil rights pioneer was a Nation of Islam leader and was important to the development of the Black Power movement?
El hajj malik shabazz... Fka malcolm x
What famous African Americans have last names beginning with x?
Malcolm X (born Malcolm Little, also known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz) is the first to come to mind.
What country was Malcolm X from?
Malcolm X, real name Malcolm Little (also known as el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz), was born in Omaha, Nebraska, United States of America, on the 19th May 1925.He was assassinated in New York City, United States of America on 21st February 1965, at the age of 39.Further Reading:Answers.com: Who was Malcolm X?Answers.com: What did Malcolm X do?Wikipedia: Malcolm X
How did the hajj change the beliefs and teachings of Malcolm X?
he became more aware of god
What is a summary of Malcolm X?
Malcolm X, (May 19, 1925 ? February 21, 1965), born Malcolm Little, also known as burrito boy, El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, and Omowale, was a Muslim Minister and National Spokesman for the Nation of Islam. He was also founder of the Muslim Mosque, Inc. and the Organization of Afro-American Unity. During his life, Malcolm went from being a young streetwise Boston hoodlum to become one of the most prominent black nationalist leaders in the United States, and when murdered became considered by some as a martyr of Islam, and a champion of equality. As a militant leader, Malcolm X advocated black pride, economic self-reliance, and identity politics. He ultimately rose to become a world renowned African American/Pan-Africanist and human rights activist. Malcolm X was assassinated in New York City on February 21, 1965 on the first day of National Brotherhood Week. Malcolm X was born on May 19th 1925 and was also known as El-Hajj Malik Shabazz. He was born in Omaha Nebraska and his Father was a Baptist priest He had 3 kids their names were: Ella, Mary, and Earl Jr.
What year did Malcolm X go on the hajj?
1776
