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: Born Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska, his childhood was marked by tragedy, including his father's death and his mother's institutionalization. While serving a prison term for burglary, he converted to Islam and joined the Nation of Islam (NOI) , where he eventually became a leading spokesman.

: After breaking with the NOI in 1964 and making a pilgrimage to Mecca, he adopted the name el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz and moved toward a more internationalist, pan-humanist outlook before his assassination in February 1965. His story was popularized by The Autobiography of Malcolm X , published shortly after his death. Malcolm in the Middle Malcolm

Malcolm X was a revolutionary figure who advocated for Black empowerment, self-determination, and racial pride. : Born Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska, his