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Malcolm X
AuthorBooks · Second hand1925-1965
Malcolm X was an African American revolutionary and Black nationalist leader who came from a background of poverty, family disruption, and criminal activity, to a prominent figure during the civil rights movement until his assassination in 1965. He discovered the religious organization the Nation of Islam while in prison and served as its spokesperson from 1952 until 1964. He was also a vocal advocate for Black empowerment and the promotion of Islam within the African American community. A controversial figure accused of preaching violence, Malcolm X is also a celebrated figure with Black people and Muslims worldwide for his pursuit of racial justice.
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About Malcolm X
Birth
1925
Death
1965
First book
1954
Years writing
11
Malcolm X was an African American revolutionary and Black nationalist leader who came from a background of poverty, family disruption, and criminal activity, to a prominent figure during the civil rights movement until his assassination in 1965. He discovered the religious organization the Nation of Islam while in prison and served as its spokesperson from 1952 until 1964. He was also a vocal advocate for Black empowerment and the promotion of Islam within the African American community. A controversial figure accused of preaching violence, Malcolm X is also a celebrated figure with Black people and Muslims worldwide for his pursuit of racial justice.
Born in Omaha in 1925, Malcolm X became one of the most influential figures in the American civil rights movement.
Beyond his activism, he was a prominent Muslim minister and religious leader who transformed the discourse on race relations.
His most iconic work, The Autobiography of Malcolm X, remains a fundamental testimony for understanding the African American experience.
Throughout his life, he used the pseudonym Malachi Shabazz to share his political ideas and reflections.
His legacy endures through his 59 published works, which remain essential references on social justice and human rights.
