Malcolm X: The Black Power Movement

Each historical figure has their own significance. Many of these important leaders, has impacted the lives of many people. One of these leader is, Malcolm X.

Born on May 19, 1925. During the first few years of Malcolm X’s life, he has been subjected to racism. Malcolm X’s father Earl Little. Was a Baptist, a preacher, and an activist. Earl Little was killed a streetcar, murdered by white supremacists. Not much is known is about Louise Little, which she was reported to have suffered from a nervous mental breakdown and was institutionalized in mental hospital.
When Malcolm X was 15 years old, he’d dropped out of school. During his youth, Malcolm X began robbing from grocery stores, when he was in New York. Malcolm X had gotten involved
Right after Malcolm X perform Hajj, he had changed his name to El - Hajj - Malik el - Shabazz, he still referred to Malcolm X. Malcolm X had shared his thoughts with everyone and found their responses to be positive. Malcolm X had a new outlook on the future, he began to speak to all races, not just African Americans. Malcolm X had influenced the Black Power movement, also known as the Black Panther Party. Malcolm X influenced many people, the way he was able to deliver his speeches was incredible and the way he could talk to people was powerful.
In the year of 1964, Malcolm X would receive death threats. A telephone call which was recorded by the FBI, Betty Shabazz the wife of Malcolm X. She was told that her husband “Was as good as dead.”
This event happened on June 8, 1965. In the same month, the NOI had sued Malcolm X because they wanted reclaim Malcolm X’s residence located in East Elmhurst, Queens, New York.Malcolm X and his family was ordered to vacate their home, the home after was set on fire.
Two months later, on February 21, 1965 Washington heights, New York city, New York. Malcolm was assassinated, before he could deliver his speech about the new organization of African