Malcolm X

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Malcolm X

Malcolm X (pronounced /ˈmælkəm ˈɛks/; born Malcolm Little; May 19, 1925 – February 21, 1965), was an American Muslim minister and human rights activist who was a popular figure during the civil rights movement. He is best known for his controversial advocacy for the rights of blacks; some consider him a man who indicted white America in the harshest terms for its crimes against black Americans, while others accused him of preaching racism and violence.

Etymology

The name Malcolm X was adopted during his time with the Nation of Islam. The 'X' symbolizes a rejection of 'slave names' and the absence of an inherited African name to take its place. The 'X' is also representative of the unknown name of his African ancestors.

Related Terms

  • Nation of Islam: An African American political and religious movement, founded in Detroit, Michigan, United States, by Wallace D. Fard Muhammad on July 4, 1930.
  • Civil Rights Movement: A struggle for social justice that took place mainly during the 1950s and 1960s for blacks to gain equal rights under the law in the United States.
  • Elijah Muhammad: A religious leader, who led the Nation of Islam from 1934 until his death in 1975. He was a mentor to Malcolm X, Louis Farrakhan, and Muhammad Ali.
  • Black Nationalism: A type of political thought that seeks to promote, develop and maintain a black race identity for people of black ancestry.

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