Malcolm X My Human
rights hero
By Leonardt Hess 9F
Fact File
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Name: Malcolm Little
⭐ Born in Omaha, Nebraska,
USA (1925)
💀 Death location: Columbia
University Irving Medical Center
(1965)
He was a prominent human
rights activists
Personal life
Malcolm had a tough early life, got into
trouble, and went to prison. In prison, he
became a Muslim and joined the Nation of
Islam, changing his last name to "X." He
became a famous leader but had
disagreements with the group. After
visiting Mecca, he changed his views to be
more open. Sadly, he was killed in 1965.
Malcolm X is remembered for his
transformation and his fight for the rights
of Black people and civilians.
Goals
1. Civil Rights: he aimed for equal rights and fair treatment
for African Americans.
2. Black Empowerment: Malcom encouraged self-respect,
self-reliance, and self-determination within our community.
3. Separation (Early Years): In the beginning, I believed in
separating African Americans from white Americans.
4. Black Nationalism: He believed in our right to
determine our own political and social destiny.
5. Self-Defense: Malcolm supported self-defense when
African Americans faced threats or oppression.
6. Religious Transformation: Later in life, he transformed
spiritually, becoming more open and willing to work with
people of all races and religions.
Death
“I'm a man who believes that I died 20 years ago. And I live
like a man who is dead already. I have no fear whatsoever of
anybody or anything.” - Malcolm X
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Malcolm X,, was assassinated on
February 21, 1965. He was shot multiple
times while giving a speech in Manhattan,
New York. Three gunmen approached him
and opened fire. The three men convicted
for his assassination were identified as
members of the Nation of Islam
Why I chose malcolm x
- He was a black rights activist
and I believe that race is not a
distinguishing factor in human
value that is why I support him