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BIOGRAPHY
Malcolm X was born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska. ...
Growing up
Malcolm was a smart, focused student. ... However, when a favorite teacher told Malcolm his dream of becoming a lawyer was "no realistic goal for a nigger," Malcolm lost interest in school. ... By 1942 Malcolm was coordinating various narcotics, prostitution and gambling rings.
Eventually Malcolm and his buddy, Malcolm "Shorty" Jarvis, moved back to Boston. In 1946 they were arrested and convicted on burglary charges, and Malcolm was sentenced to 10 years in prison. ...
Intrigued, Malcolm began to study the teachings of NOI leader Elijah Muhammad. ... By the time he was paroled in 1952, Malcolm was a devoted follower with the new surname "X." (He considered "Little" a slave name and chose the "X" to signify his lost tribal name.)
ACHIEVEMENTS
In December 1953, a little more than a year after he was paroled from prison, Malcolm was named the minister at the NOI’s Boston mosque, Temple No. ...
Muhammad Speaks, the NOI newspaper, was founded by Malcolm in 1957.
Beginning in the 1960s, Malcolm was invited to participate in numerous debates, including forums on radio stations (Los Angeles, New York, Washington), television programs (“Open Mind,” “The Mike Wallace News Program”) and universities (Harvard Law School, Howard University, Columbia University).
In 1963, the New York Times reported that Malcolm X was the second most sought after speaker in the United States.
On June 29, 1963 Malcolm lead the Unity Rally in Harlem. ...
In March 1964, after his split with the NOI, Malcolm forms the Muslim Mosque, Inc. ...
Malcolm’s autobiography, which he worked on for two years with writer Alex Haley, was published in November 1965.
BIOGRAPHY
A born leader
Intelligent and articulate, Malcolm was appointed as a minister and national spokesman for the Nation of Islam. ... Malcolm utilized newspaper columns, as well as radio and television to communicate the NOI’s message across the United States. ... Malcolm was largely credited with increasing membership in the NOI from 500 in 1952 to 30,000 in 1963.
The crowds and controversy surrounding Malcolm made him a media magnet. ... After the special, Malcolm was faced with the uncomfortable reality that his fame had eclipsed that of his mentor Elijah Muhammad.
Approximate Word count = 1765
Approximate Pages = 7.1
(250 words per page double spaced)
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