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In 1952, after his release from prison, Malcolm went to meet Elijah Muhammad in Chicago. It was soon after this that he changed his surname to "X". Malcolm explained the name by saying, The "X" is meant to symbolize the rejection of "slave names" and the absence of an inherited African name to take its place. The "X" is also the brand that many slaves received on their upper arm. This rationale led many members of the Nation of Islam to change their surnames to X.
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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 14y agoThe X doesn't stand for anything. It is used to replace the last name Little, which was the name of the people that owned him. As black people were seen as uneducated during those times, Malcolm signed his last name with a X as any illiterates were meant to sign anything with an X.
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What is Malcolm X's birthday?
Malcolm X was born in Omaha, Nebraska.
Does Malcolm X have kids?
Yes, Malcolm X has 6 kids.
Who was the mentor of Malcolm X?
Elijah Muhammad influenced Malcolm x because he was the Muslim that made him want to be a Muslim and he was also a preachier. and later in life he became what he was.
What was Malcolm X interest?
football
What was Malcolm X's prison number?
22843
Who was spike lee role model?
Malcolm X
What name was Malcolm X when he was assassinated?
Malcolm X
What are Malcolm X's goals?
what were Malcolm X's goals
Is Malcolm X single?
No, Malcolm X is not single.
Malcolm x date of death?
Malcolm X died February 21, 1965.R.I.P... MALCOLM X.
Did Malcolm X join Martin Luther king?
Malcolm x meat him in 1867
Did Malcolm X kill John F. Kennedy?
who the **** is Malcolm X
Who made Malcolm X want to be Malcolm X?
whites
What is Malcolm X's occupation?
Malcolm X is a/an Minister, activist
What was the movie of Malcolm X about?
The movie Malcolm x was about his life ?
What was the name of Malcolm X autobiography?
"The Autobiography of Malcolm X " .
What is Malcolm X's birthday?
Malcolm X was born in Omaha, Nebraska.
