He was sentenced to 10 years in prison for breaking and entering and larceny in 1946. He joined the Nation of Islam while in prison and took the name Malcolm X in reference to his unknown …

Sep 21, 2023 · Born Malcolm Little in 1925, this charismatic leader, activist, and brilliant orator would evolve from a life of hardship and criminality to become one of the most influential …

Jun 20, 2017 · According to an abridged biography, Malcolm X’s father, Earl Little, was an outspoken Baptist minister and avid supporter of Black Nationalist leader Jamaican Marcus …

Malcolm X taught us that Black is Beautiful at a time when a black skin was still a mark of servitude and to many a burden of shame. He taught us that freedom was a right for us to …

Apr 22, 2021 · In April 1964, Malcolm X had one of the most formative experiences of his life when he took his pilgrimage to Mecca. Malcolm, previously a staunch advocate for Black …

Sep 21, 2023 · Born Malcolm Little in 1925, this charismati­c leader, activist, and brilliant orator would evolve from a life of hardship and criminalit­y to become one of the most influentia­l …

Jan 22, 2025 · Born in Jamaica in 1887, the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey was the first to create a movement dedicated solely to the liberation and empowerment of Black people on …

Feb 13, 2023 · On Feb. 21, 1965, Malcolm X, an African American nationalist and religious leader, whose mother hailed from Grenada, was assassinated while addressing his Organization of …

Oct 20, 2013 · This year is turning out to be a bountiful period for some upclose-and-personal books about famous human rights activist Malcolm X, who had Grenadian roots and …

May 19th marks the 85th birthday of Malcolm X or El-Haj Malik El-Shabazz. In years bygone that meant that all of the mom and pops stores on 125th Street in Harlem would close up shop at …