Transcript All About Malcolm X - Methacton School District

All About Malcolm X
The Early Years
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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
Early Years Continued
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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.
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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
Nation of Islam
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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
Nation of Islam cont.
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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
Termination
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In March 1964, he
terminated his
relationship with the
Nation of Islam and
founded the Muslim
Mosque, Inc.
 Pilgrimage to Mecca,
Saudi Arabia
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Life altering
New outlook on
integration
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.
Legacy
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Malcolm X moved
through generations
as the subject of
many documentaries.
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Malcolm X movie
Books