| Full Name |
Malcolm X |
| Date of Birth |
19 May 1925 |
| Place of Birth |
Omaha, Nebraska, United States |
| Date of Death |
21 February 1965 |
| Place of Death |
New York City, New York, United States |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
American / United States |
| Education |
Left school in 8th grade; largely self-educated |
| Profession |
Human Rights Activist, Minister, Public Speaker |
| Years of Activity |
1952-1965 |
| Brief Information |
Malcolm X was an influential American Muslim minister and human rights activist who advocated for the rights of African Americans. He was a prominent spokesperson for the Nation of Islam before his departure from the organization and subsequent conversion to Sunni Islam. His articulate critiques of racial inequality and calls for Black self-determination continue to impact discourse on civil rights and racial justice. |