About Malcolm X

Malcolm X, who was born as Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska, and later became known as el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz. Malcolm was a powerful human rights activist who fought for racial justice and for the empowerment of African Americans.

Malcolm was married to Betty Shabazz and had six daughters: Attallah, Qubilah, Ilyasah, Gamilah, Malikah, and Malaak. Malcolm was tragically assassinated on February 21, 1965, in New York City.