| Full Name |
Malcolm X (born Malcolm Little, later el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz) |
| Date of Birth |
19 May 1925 |
| Place of Birth |
Omaha, Nebraska, USA |
| Date of Death |
21 February 1965 |
| Place of Death |
New York City, New York, USA |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
United States |
| Education |
Self-educated; attended West Junior High School, Lansing, Michigan |
| Profession |
Human Rights Activist, Minister, Speaker, Writer |
| Years of Activity |
1952 - 1965 |
| Brief Information |
Malcolm X was an American Muslim minister and human rights activist who was a prominent figure during the civil rights movement. He was a vocal proponent of Black nationalism and advocated for the rights of African Americans, often challenging the mainstream civil rights movement's approach. His autobiography, co-authored with Alex Haley, is a significant work in American literature and civil rights history. |