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Malcolm X

Malcolm Little was born in Nebraska in 1925. He changed his name to Malcolm X after converting to Islam in the early 1950s. He was an advocate of "black power." Malcolm X co-authored the book 'The Autobiography of Malcolm X,' which was published after his assassination in 1965.

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Why did Malcolm X xhange his mind about using violence to fight against racism?

Malcolm was a African American who did not want to adopt the methods of people like the SCLC and the SNCC he wanted to acheve what they couldn't he did the only thing he thought would get attention. he unlike king did not want to intergrate

What did the dictionary teach Malcolm?

One reason and one reason only...to be able to beat Aneil Singh at ruzzle.

What movement was Malcolm X part of?

he joined the nation of islam whilst in prison, he was a part of the black muslims, black muslims replaced their surname with X, to represent their lost african name.

Did the young male actor from Malcolm in the middle pass away?

yes he was killed by islamics probably they take anything good the world has to offer and destroy it.

Why Malcolm X was different to MLK?

Marin Luther King believed in nonviolence. Example in his opinion if someone threw a rock at you you took it. At first Malcolm believed in black and white separation and self defence. Until he went to Mecca then he changed his opinions and went with something like Martin Luther King did.

What jobs did Malcolm X have?

Malcolm X was a minister and a civil rights leader. He believed everyone should be treated the same. He was a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam.

Malcolm x was shot 15 times?

he was shot 16 time 2 men had pistols and another had a sawed off shot gun
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What inspired Malcolm X?

Malcolm X was inspired by the leader of the Nation of Islam: Elijah Muhammad (October 7, 1897 - February 25, 1975)

What is an atitude?

Attitude is a position.

A plane has an attitude up, down, sideways.

A person has an attitude of angry, sad, belligerent.

Whe I say that my son has an attitude that means he is being, in my opinion, unreasonable.

What is Malcolm X's legacy?

``His main legacy was for black people to love themselves. Malcolm X was a leading social critic who argued that you cannot have true democracy in a society as long as you have racial suppression,'' said Turner, national chairman of the Malcolm X Commemoration Commission.

How was Malcolm X life after prison?

Malcolm began to preach his newly found religious views. He went to churches preaching to his fellow black people that this whit God that the white people have taught you to pray to and worship is the wrong God and that you should leave this church and come praise Elijah Muhammad. Also Malcolm began giving more speeches around America but mostly in Harlem, New York, talking about how Black people are not Americans because they were not truly free here in America and just because you were born here does not make you an American. Also Malcolm encouraged his fellow black people telling them there is nothing wrong with being called a Black person because before we were forced over here as slaves we were Black people, before we discriminated against we were Black People, and ect. So Embrace your Blackness because Black is beautiful.

Was Malcolm x right to change his way of thinking?

To say whether he was right or wrong to change his way of thinking depends on your perception of his message. All one has to do is research his life and you will hopefully obtain a clearer understanding of why he thought the way he did and in the process hopefully your own consciousness will be raised, at least one degree. My question to you is; is it wrong for anyone to speak up and out on the reality of the inhumane treatment of fellow human beings?

What did Malcolm X steal?

He didn't steal in his life he was a Black History person so instead of stealing he became a hero . He was trying to save the world!

What year was Malcolm X born in?

He was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He and his family moved to Milwaukee, Michigan, then moved to Lansing. In 1937, he was sent to a detention home in Mason, Michigan to finish school. When he dropped out of school he moved to Boston, Massachusetts working various odd jobs, and then traveled to Harlem, New York where he engaged in criminal activity. He moved back to Boston and there was convicted of burglary and received an 8-10 year prison sentence. When he was released on parole in 1952, he moved to Detroit and later moved back to New York city, where he died.

How did Malcolm X join the Nation of Islam and Elijah Muhammad?

he was received by his brother how was a follower of Elijah Muhammad in prison. Malcolm took on the virtue of knowledge and when he got out of prision in 1952 he went to find Elijah Muhammad and joined the Nation.

Who played Betty Shabazz in the film Malcolm X?

Also known as Betty X, Betty Shabazz was Malcolm X's wife.

Why did The Nation Of Islam Kill Malcolm X?

Some members of the Nation of Islam felt that Malcolm X was receiving

too much power and were jealous of Malcolm being Elijah Muhammad's best man. The FBI played a vital role in Malcolm's assassination through their infiltrators. The Nation of Islam itself was not the real perpetrator of Malcolm's death.

Martin Luther King and Malcolm X whose philosophy made the most sense for America in the 1960s?

Martin Luther King JR.'s philosophy made th most sense during the 1960's. Like many blacks, Martin Luther King JR. was raised by Christian parents, which in his outstanding battle against segregation, he applied his beliefs and used them in his speeches.

Is there a Country with the letter x?

With the letter 'x' or starting with the letter 'x'? Mexico has an 'x'

What did Malcolm X do for people?

Malcolm X knew well that he was a target of many groups. In spite of this, he was never afraid to say what he had to say when he had to say it. He also accepted this fact without requesting police. Malcolm X's life has affected Americans in many important ways. His conversion must have had an influence on Elijah Muhammad's son, Wallace Muhammad, who, after his father's death, led the Nation of Islam's followers into orthodox Islam. Not only was he intelligent and articulate, but brave.