1. All About Malcolm X

2. The Early Years  Born on May 19, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska.  His mother was Louis Norton Little, who was a homemaker occupied with the family’s eight children.  His father, Earl Little, was an outspoken Baptist minister and supporter of Black Nationalist leader Marcus Garvey

3. Early Years Continued  Malcolm was a smart, focused student and graduated from junior high at the top of his class.  Dropped out of school and moved to Boston, where he worked various odd jobs.

4. More info..  Malcolm later studied the teachings of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad.  In 1952, Malcolm was a devoted follower with the new surname “X”  Malcolm was appointed a minister and national spokesman for the Nation of Islam

5. Nation of Islam  Malcolm utilized newspaper columns, radio and television to communicate the Nation of Islam’s message across the United States.  Credited for increasing membership in the Nation of Islam from 500 in 1952 to 30,000 in 1963.  Media magnet- featured in a week-long television special

6. Nation of Islam cont.  FBI agents started monitoring the group’s activities.  In 1963, Malcolm’s faith in the Nation of Islam decreased due to the deception of Muhammad, whom he considered a prophet.  Now felt it was a fraudulent organization

7. Termination  In March 1964, he terminated his relationship with the Nation of Islam and founded the Muslim Mosque, Inc.  Pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia Life altering Life altering New outlook on integration New outlook on integration

8. Coming to an End..  Malcolm had been marked for assassination  After repeated attempts of his life, Malcolm rarely traveled without bodyguard.  On February 21, 1965 three gunmen rushed Malcolm onstage and shot him 15 times at close range.

9. Legacy  Malcolm X moved through generations as the subject of many documentaries. Malcolm X movie Books

10. Works Cited  “Biography of Malcolm X” http://www.africawithin.com/malcolmx/mal colm_bio.htm http://www.africawithin.com/malcolmx/mal colm_bio.htm http://www.africawithin.com/malcolmx/mal colm_bio.htm  “Official Web Site of Malcolm X” http://www.cmgworldwide.com/historic/mal colm/home.php