Early Life
When was Malcolm X born and where?
Malcolm X, (also known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz), was born on May 19, 1925. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska.
Who was his mother and father?
His mother was Louise Little and his father was Earl Little.
What high school did Malcolm go to?
Malcolm X attended school in Michigan, (West Junior High School) in Lansing and later Mason High School in Mason, where he was a top student.
What was Malcolm X family background?
His father, Earl Little, was a Baptist preacher and follower of Black nationalist Marcus Garvey, which led to harassment from the KKK.
Why did Malcolm X go to jail?
Malcolm X was sentenced to 8 to 10 years for charges of larceny, breaking and entering, and gun possession, drug possession or drug dealing.