X, Malcolm

Malcolm X (born Malcolm Little, later el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz; May 19, 1925 – February 21, 1965) was an African American revolutionary, Muslim minister and human rights activist who was a prominent figure during the civil rights movement until his assassination in 1965. A spokesman for the Nation of Islam (NOI) until 1964, he was 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 widely celebrated figure within African American and Muslim communities for his pursuit of racial justice.

Besides his skill as a speaker, Malcolm X had an impressive physical presence. He stood 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighed about 180 pounds. One writer described him as “powerfully built,” and another as “mesmerizingly handsome … and always spotlessly well-groomed.”

There appear to be three chapters in the life of this man: Pre-NOI, NOI, and Post-NOI.

Pre-NOI (May 1925-x):

NOI

Post-NOI (x-Feb. 1965):

Parents: Father

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