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Malcolm X FactsMalcolm X is a prominent African-American civil rights activist andMuslim minister who introduced black nationalism and racial prideduring the 1950s and 60s. Malcolm X was born on May 19, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska. Hewas fourth of the eight children of Louise and Earl Little. His fatherwas an avid supporter and member of the Universal NegroImprovement Movement. He supported Marcus Garvey, a knownblack nationalist leader. Malcolm X’s family experienced number ofharassments from the Ku Klux Klan and other factions such as theBlack Legion due to Earl’s civil rights activism.When young Malcolm was four, his family moved to Milwaukee aftera hooded party of Ku Klux Klan riders raided their home in Omaha.In 1929, racist mob set their house on fire leading them to moveagain to East Lansing.
Malcolm X Facts In 1931, Malcolm’s father was found dead in the street across themunicipal streetcar tracks. Six years later, his mother was admittedto a mental institution due to trauma and depression where shestayed for 26 years.By 1938, Malcolm X was sent to the juvenile detention home inmason, Michigan. He stayed with a white couple who treated himwell. Later on, he attended the Mason High School where heexcelled both academically and socially.At the age of 15, Malcolm dropped out of school after his encounterwith his English teacher. Malcolm thought of himself of being alawyer but the teacher told him to be realistic and consider carpentryinstead.He moved to Boston with his sister Ella. Malcolm worked at theRoseland Ballroom. Later on, he became acquainted with drugseller in the underground streets of Boston.Malcolm X was arrested in 1946 for larceny. He was sentenced with10 years imprisonment. Most of his time in prison was spent inreading books while his siblings joined the Nation of Islam.In 1952, he converted to the Nation of Islam with the idea that blackAmericans should have their own state separate from whiteAmericans for them to gain freedom, justice, and equality.After his release from prison, Malcolm travelled to Detroit, Michigan.He met Elijah Muhammad, a leader of the Nation of Islam andsupported him to expand the movements nationwide.Malcolm served as the minister of Temple No.7 in Harlem andTemple No.11 in Boston, together with the new temples in Hartfordand Philadelphia.By 1960, the national newspaper, Muhammad Speaks wasestablished.
Malcolm X Facts“You don’t have a peaceful revolution. You don’t havea turn-the-cheek revolution. There’s no such thing as anon-violent revolution.”- Malcolm X Malcolm’s militant proposal earned him numbers of followers andcritics. The Nation of Islam grew to 40,000 members from 400 in1952.Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a contemporary of Malcolm duringthe early 1960s. Though King’s Civil Right Movement was analternative of Malcolm’s radical philosophy.In 1964, Malcolm left the Nation of Islam after the feeling of betrayaland misunderstanding. He found Elijah Muhammad’s extramaritalaffairs as against his own teachings while Elijah did not like hiscomments regarding the assassination of President John F.Kennedy.He embarked in a trip to North Africa and the Middle East where hehad his Hajj. Malcolm X converted to traditional Islam during hispilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia and was named as El-Hajj MalikEl-Shabazz.Upon his return to the United States, he became more optimistic forpeaceful resolution regarding racial problems in America.On February 14, 1965, Malcolm’s wife, Betty and their fourdaughters escaped from the firebomb that was thrown in their housein East Elmhurst, New York. Repeated death plots forbid the familyfrom travelling.
Malcolm X Facts On February 21, 1965, he was assassinated by the members of theNations of Islam in New York City while addressing his Organizationof Afro-American Unity. It was an event that altered the path of theCivil Rights Movements.At 39 years old, Malcolm X faced his death with 15 close rangegunshots. He was pronounced as dead on arrival at New York’sColumbia Presbyterian Hospital.On February 27, 1965, fifteen hundred people attended his funeralat the Faith Temple Church of God in Christ. His remains wasburied at the Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York.In March 1966, Talmadge Hayer, Norman 3X Butler, and Thomas15X Johnson were convicted of first degree murder of Malcolm X.In 1992, film maker Spike Lee directed the film, Malcolm X featuringDenzel Washington. It received Oscar nominations.Malcolm X while holdingthe Muhammad Speaksnewspaper“Power is defense offreedom is greater thanpower in behalf of tyrannyand oppression, becausepower, real power, comesfrom our conviction whichproduces action,uncompromising action.”- Malcolm X
Name:Malcolm XWrite a short biographical narrative about Malcolm Xtogether with his advocacy for freedom, justice, andequality among the African-American people.Early Life:Political Involvement:Legacy:
Name:Other Civil Rights ActivistsMalcolm X was only one of the many civil rightsactivists in the United States. Can you tell the storyof the others pictured below?Rosa ParksRuby Bridges
Name:World ReligionsAside from being an African-American leader,Malcolm X is a well-known minister of the Islamicfaith. He argued that religion is one of thefoundations of gaining freedom. Can you look forthe world religions being practiced today? Do notforget to write a short description for JDKMFHHDVNAHWELKNBKIIQWADFRLSSHINDUISMM-------
Name:Malcolm and MartinMalcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. werecontemporaries. They had a vision of bringing therightfulAmericandreamamongtheAfrican-American people. Compare and contrasttheir views about civil rights movements.
Name:Islam and FaithMalcolm X became a member and minister of theNation of Islam. He was later on converted to SunniMuslim after his Hajj in Mecca. Can you complete thefast facts about Islam?It is an Arabic wordthat means “peace,security, andsurrender.”It is known as “theplace of the drinkingcup.”A person whopractices Islam isknown as .Islam together withand, originated inthe Middle East.Islam is the secondlargest religionpracticed around theworld next to.It means “recitation” inArabic.
Name:Color Black or WhiteRead the statements carefully, color the “X” with blackif the statement is correct. Otherwise, change theunderlined word.1.Malcolm X was once a supporter andbeliever of Martin Luther King Jr.2.In 1960, he established the newspaperAllah Speaks.3.Malcolm’s father, Earl Little was an avidsupporter of the black nationalist leaderNelson Mandela.4.He was shot by members of the Nationof Islam while delivering a speech inMichigan.5.After his Hajj in Mecca, he converted totraditional Islam replacing his namewith El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz.
Name:X SaysRead Malcolm’s quotable quotes, highlight theimportant concepts, and annotate what he meant.
Name:Famous African-AmericansSince the era of slavery, American history have beenfilled with racial controversy. Today, a lot ofAfrican-Americans gained respect in various aspectsof the American society. Can you take a photo ofsome of them?ECONOMICSPOLITICSSOCIAL WORKENTERTAINMENT
Name:Dialogue AnalysisAnalysis the cartoon below by highlighting thedialogue boxes. Be guided by the questionsprovided.1.2.3.4.What do you see?What are the concepts presented?How did it show the issue on race?Describe how the American society accept or rejectother races.
Name:Freedom BoardMalcolm X fought for freedom, justice, and equality ofAfrican-Americans during the 1950s and 60s. Usingthe freedom board below write your thoughts on howpeople of the world should practice tolerance amidstdiversity. You can cite existing programs andadvocacies around the world.
Malcolm X Facts In 1931, Malcolm's father was found dead in the street across the municipal streetcar tracks. Six years later, his mother was admitted to a mental institution due to trauma and depression where she stayed for 26 years. By 1938, Malcolm X was sent to the juvenile detention home in mason, Michigan.
