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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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What challenges did Malcolm X have?

he faced many difficulties throughout his life:

- firstly and mainly racism as it prevented him a great deal throughout his life. It overall was the reason why his family was separated and his father killed. Also on an extra note, if there was no race issue his life would of been completely different from the word go.

- also whilst with the nation of Islam he was prevented from working with other civil rights leaders that he wished to. He had to follow the strict rules of Elijah Mohammad.

- another point which was a challenge was his lack of education. Although he was one of the brightest in his class he gave up when a teacher told him his dream of being a lawyer was unreal. By giving up in education it meant he never had any real chance of making something good of himself and to choose nothing but crime.

It's all i could find!

Who was Malcolm X wife and kids?

Malcolm's white girlfriend was named Bea Caragulian who was called "Sophie" in the autobiography to protect her identity. She also had a sister named Joyce who was in the same ring of robbers. They did not see each other again after Malcolm went to prison.

update 2011...

I just found out his former girlfriend is still alive. Her name is Beatrice Bazarian who lives in California. She is almost 90. I found info on her at ancestry.com. Her maiden name was Caragulian. I don't know if anyone ever tried to interview her or seek her out, don't know if she declined. She probably doesn't want to be identified or want to known as being associated with Malcolm X.

Are there any autopsy pictures of Martin Luther King Jr?

Yes. These are available on google images. You can clearly see the wounds caused by the bullets and the brain itself. I believe if you type in John F Kennedy autopsy on google images, they should come straight up!! :-P Gingerboyy :-)

How many children did Malcolm X have?

Malcolm X's father, Earl, had three children from a previous marriage and six with Louise, Malcolm's mother. Seven years after Earl's death, Louise gave birth to another man's child. All of Malcolm's siblings in order of birth are Ella, Mary, Earl Jr. Wilfred, Philbert, Hilda, Malcolm, Yvonne, Reginald, Wesley, and Robert.

What did Malcolm x's mother and farther do?

they had sex 7 times and made a monster who went round raping little girls and boys

What are Malcolm X's goals?

Malcolm X's goal as a child was to become a lawyer, but he was told that he could not become one, as he was black. Later on in life, he joined the nation of Islam, and become a spokesman for the organisation. His main beliefs were that black Americans and white Americans should not be intergrated (not live together). He said that he and his followers should obtain equal rights, by any means possible, which implies he meant through violence (although he never said this). Towards the end of his life (after a pilgrimage to Mecca), he began to aim for a more 'together' America, and had aims similar to those of Martin Luther King, Jr.

What does gandhi and Malcolm X have in common?

Nothing Answer: Both are: * World renowned figures in the area of pacifism * Members of religions originating in India * Prolific writers

* Vegetarians * (or were) residents of India * Past nominees for the Nobel Prize for Peace. Only HH has received one, but there is a movement for Ghandi to receive a posthumous award

Why did Malcolm X become a member of the Nation of Islam?

He found the spiritual home he had been seeking for most of his life .. Malcolm had been seeking big answers and spiritual answers throughout his life and he found what he had been seeking for in the Islamic religion.

How was Malcolm X related to the American Dream?

Malcolm X's vision was of a world of universal brotherhood in which each person would be respected and loved as a citizen and as a child of God. He was opposed to racism, to capitalism and all its evil manifestations in the world, to male supremacy, and to religious intolerance. His vision was a vision of an American Revolution for all of us.

Did Malcolm X write any books?

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Did Martin Luther King Jr write a book?

When was Malcolm X house burned down?

I don't know, but it was burned down in Lansing, Michigan.

Did Malcolm X have a son?

yes he did he had two i think or not fo sho

Why did Malcolm X get assassinated?

Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little, also known as Detroit Red, El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, and Omowale, (Omaha, Nebraska, May 19, 1925 - February 21, 1965 in New York City) 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 street-wise Boston hoodlum to becoming 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.

A year before his death Malcolm became an orthodox Sunni Muslim following a pilgrimage to Mecca. He was assassinated by members of the Nation of Islam in Washington Heights on the first day of National Brotherhood Week.

Assassination

On March 20, 1964, Life magazine published a famous photograph of Malcolm X holding an M1 Carbine and pulling back the curtains to peer out of a window. The photo was taken in connection with Malcolm's declaration that he would defend himself from the daily death threats which he and his family were receiving. Undercover FBI informants warned officials that Malcolm X had been marked for assassination. One officer undercover with the Nation of Islam is said to have reported that he had been ordered to help plant a bomb in Malcolm's car.

Tensions increased between Malcolm and the Nation of Islam. It was alleged that orders were given by leaders of the Nation of Islam to kill Malcolm; in The Autobiography of Malcolm X, he says that as early as 1963, a member of the Seventh Temple confessed to him having received orders from the Nation of Islam to kill him. The NOI sued to reclaim Malcolm's home in Queens, which they claimed to have paid for, and won. He appealed, and was angry at the thought that his family might soon have no place to live. Then, on the night of February 14, 1965, the house was firebombed. Malcolm and his family survived, and no one was charged in the crime.

A week later on February 21 in Manhattan's Audubon Ballroom, Malcolm had just begun delivering a speech when a disturbance broke out in the crowd of 400. A man yelled, "Get your hand outta my pocket! Don't be messin' with my pockets!" As Malcolm's bodyguards rushed forward to attend to the disturbance and Malcolm appealed for peace, a man rushed forward and shot Malcolm in the chest with a sawn-off shotgun. Two other men quickly charged towards the stage and fired handguns at Malcolm, who was shot 16 times. Angry onlookers in the crowd caught and beat the assassins as they attempted to flee the ballroom. The 39-year-old Malcolm was pronounced dead on arrival at New York's Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. He was killed by the shotgun blasts, the other bullets having been directed into his legs.

Although a police report once existed stating that two men were detained in connection with the shooting, that report disappeared, and the investigation was inconclusive. Two suspects were named by witnesses: Norman 3X Butler and Thomas 15X Johnson. However both were known as Nation of Islam agents and would have had difficulty entering the ballroom on that evening.

Three men were eventually charged in the case. Talmadge Hayer confessed to having fired shots into Malcolm's body, but he testified that Butler and Johnson were not present and were not involved in the shooting. All three were convicted.

A complete examination of the assassination and investigation is available in The Smoking Gun: The Malcolm X Files, a collection of primary sources relating to the assassination.

What is Malcolm X favorite thing to do?

Malcolm X was actually an accomplished dancer. He greatly enjoyed this pastime as an activity. He also enjoyed several different games of cards.

Why and how was Malcolm X killed?

He was ready to give a speech and had just stepped up to the podium.

What was Malcolm halls job?

Malcolm Hall was a British mathematician known for his work in the field of mathematical education, particularly focusing on promoting effective teaching methods and curriculum development. He contributed significantly to mathematics education research and was involved in various educational initiatives. Additionally, he was a professor at the University of Leeds, where he influenced many students and educators in mathematics.

Why Malcolm X wanted segregation?

He felt it would increase black power

What is a legal or judicial precedent?

A precedent is a legal case establishing a principle or rule that a court or other judicial body adopts when deciding subsequent cases with similar issues or facts.

Court decision that stands as an example to be followed in the future

What are facts about Malcom X?

Born in Omaha ; Nebraska

Parents: Earl Little and Louise (Norton) Little

Siblings: (in order of birth) Ella, Earl and Mary (half-siblings from Earl's previous marriage); Wilfred, Hilda, Philbert, Reginald and Yvonne

Married: Betty (Sanders) X; on January 14, 1958

Children: Attallah, Qubilah, Ilyasah, Gamilah, Malaak and Malikah

Hair color: Reddish brown

Eye color: Brown

Elementary school: Pleasant Grove Elementary School in East Lansing, Michigan

Birth name: Malcolm Little

Nickname: (early years) Detroit Red, Big Red

Name change: Malcolm X; El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz

Birth date: May 19, 1925

Birth place: University Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska

Death date: February 21, 1965

Death place: The Audubon Ballroom in New York

Burial location: Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York
he was in a familyof 8

How did Malcolm X died?

Malcolm X was assassinated on February 21, 1965 at the Audubon Ballroom in New York City. He was killed by several members of his organization, the Nation of Islam.

Is violence unjustifiable in any circumstances?

'Reading between the lines', I suspect the question may not have been carefully composed, and that the asker intended to ask "In what circumstance(s) is violence justifiable?"

Well, actually, violence is unjustifiable in practically all circumstances. As people, it seems culture and history offers us several kinds of action in the face of violence: attack, defend, escape or do nothing. As 'violence' is a wide ranging notion, one must consider what it is first, when one wants to bring about a catch-all answer.

Violence, in human interaction, is physical - from harming oneself, through person to person and on to world war. It can also be psychological, sexual, racial, religious, political and cultural (and I don't think the types end there!).

In larger-scale terms, dealing with violence tends to be classed as either 'pacifism', 'defence' and 'nonviolence'.

Nonviolence has been practised by Jesus Christ, Buddha, 'The Mahatma' Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., and Mario (Silo) Rodriguez amongst millions of others. The protesters in Burma, against the ruling military junta, are engaging in non-violence (late Sept. 2007).

I contend the only time violence is justifiable, is when one is cornered by another who is violent to you, and you have no escape nor assistance. And in such times, one must only do enough violence, if one has any choice, to create an opportunity to escape the immediate violence. From then on, to stop likely future violence, one must defend oneself and isolate, protest, shame and/or broadcast the wrong done.

Nonviolence was not really practiced by Jesus Christ. John 2:12 describes Jesus clearing the temple, which was a violent act performed out of His passion for His Father. Verse 17 states: His disciples remembered that it is written: Zeal for your house will consume me. And that it did.

Whether this justifies violence in any circumstance is hard to say. The heart and soul of Jesus is one with God, so He is therefore at one with His will as well. It would be at the very least a risk for someone to assume that God desires them to do violence againsed another person, but it could happen.