Malcolm X
Malcolm X was a Muslim minister and civil-rights leader whose speeches challenged racism and white supremacy. After leaving the Nation of Islam, he founded Muslim Mosque, Inc. and the Organization of Afro-American Unity.
Ministry and activism
Malcolm Little became Malcolm X after joining the Nation of Islam while in prison. He became one of the organization’s most visible ministers and a sought-after speaker, building new mosques and arguing for Black self-determination and human dignity.
Change and legacy
After breaking with the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X made a pilgrimage to Mecca and broadened his political and religious outlook. He founded Muslim Mosque, Inc. and the Organization of Afro-American Unity before his assassination in 1965. His speeches and autobiography remain widely read.
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