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Malcolm X

Malcolm X (born Malcolm Little, later el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz; May 19, 1925 – February 21, 1965) was an African American revolutionary, civil rights activist, and Muslim minister who was a prominent figure during the civil rights movement until his assassination in 1965. He discovered the new religious movement the Nation of Islam while in prison and…

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Movement
Black nationalism · Pan-Africanism · Islamism
Born
Malcolm Little (1925-05-19)May 19, 1925 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Cause of death
Assassination by gunshots
Children
6, including Attallah, Qubilah, and Ilyasah
Died
February 21, 1965(1965-02-21) (aged 39) New York City, U.S.
Occupations
Minister · activist

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Early years

The Nation of Islam

Disillusionment and departure

Activity after leaving Nation of Islam

Death threats and intimidation from the Nation of Islam

Assassination

Philosophy

Legacy

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Malcolm X

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Malcolm X

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related to Childhood · 44
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related to Memorials and tributes · 29
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related to Legacy · 21
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related to Portrayal in film, in television, and on stage · 18
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related to Claims of bisexuality · 15
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related to External links · 10
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Movement · 3
Malcolm X → Black nationalism, Islamism, Pan-Africanism
Organizations · 3
Malcolm X → Muslim Mosque, Inc., Nation of Islam, Organization of Afro-American Unity
Other names · 3
Malcolm X → Detroit Red, Malik el-Shabazz[a], Omowale[b]
Occupations · 2
Malcolm X → activist, Minister

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Malcolm XBornMalcolm Little (1925-05-19)May 19, 1925 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.1.00infobox
Malcolm XCause of deathAssassination by gunshots1.00infobox
Malcolm XChildren6, including Attallah, Qubilah, and Ilyasah1.00infobox
Malcolm XDiedFebruary 21, 1965(1965-02-21) (aged 39) New York City, U.S.1.00infobox
Malcolm XMovementBlack nationalism1.00infobox
Malcolm XMovementPan-Africanism1.00infobox
Malcolm XMovementIslamism1.00infobox
Malcolm XOccupationsMinister1.00infobox
Malcolm XOccupationsactivist1.00infobox
Malcolm XOrganizationsNation of Islam1.00infobox
Malcolm XOrganizationsMuslim Mosque, Inc.1.00infobox
Malcolm XOrganizationsOrganization of Afro-American Unity1.00infobox
Malcolm XOther namesDetroit Red1.00infobox
Malcolm XOther namesMalik el-Shabazz[a]1.00infobox
Malcolm XOther namesOmowale[b]1.00infobox
Malcolm XParentsEarl Little (father)1.00infobox
Malcolm XParentsLouise Langdon (mother)1.00infobox
Malcolm XRelativesMalcolm Shabazz (grandson)1.00infobox
Malcolm XResting placeFerncliff Cemetery1.00infobox
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