Early life
What was Malcolm X's birth name?
Malcolm Litte
Where did he learn about Islam? (important event in his life)
Define racism.
the unfair or prejudicial treatment of people and groups based on characteristics such as race, culture, ethnicity, background, etc
What is the title of the famous autobiography written by Malcolm X with the help of Alex Haley?
"The Autobiography of Malcolm X"
Malcolm X was an American Muslim minister and human rights activist who was an important figure during the _____ _______ movement.
civil rights
What did Malcolm X learn about Islam during his pilgrimage to Mecca in 1964?
He experienced a transformation in his views on race and embraced a more inclusive vision of Islam. he realized that everyone appears the same whether you are poor, rich, black, or white.
How did Malcolm X believe African Americans should respond to racism
He advocated for self-defense and the use of any means necessary to defend against racism and oppression.
What religious group was Malcom X apart of what organization before creating his own?
Nation of Islam
Where was Malcolm X born?
Nebraska
What does the "X" in Malcolm X's name signify?
It symbolizes the unknown African name lost during slavery.
What is the term used to describe embracing and celebrating differences among people, regardless of race, ethnicity, or background?
diversity!
Malcom X is talked about in America until today, what ideals did he stand for that made him so popular?
Malcom X spread ideas for civil rights and equality. He stood for fair treatment and equal opportunities for all people, regardless of race
What challenging event happened to Malcolm X's family when he was young?
Malcolm X's father died when he was just six years old, and his mother faced difficulties, leading to family separation.
What name did Malcolm X adopt after converting to Islam?
El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (or Malik El-Shabazz for short).
What were some of the ways Malcolm X experienced and witnessed the effects of racism in his own life?
e faced violence, discrimination, and economic injustice, including the murder of his father and the burning of his family's home by the KKK
What did Malcolm X's speeches help develop, OR what did they inspire people to do?
2. convert to Islam
How did Malcolm X end up in foster care as a child?
After his father's death and his mother's struggles, Malcolm X and his siblings were placed in foster care because their family faced financial hardships.
One of the main things that I read about it that appealed to me, was in Islam a man is honored as a ______ ______ and not measured by the color of his skin"
human being
What are 2 historical events and systems that contributed to the development of racism in the United States, as discussed by Malcolm X?
Slavery and segregation
The term “by any means necessary” was coined by Malcom X to push African Americans to ____?
Defend themselves against aggression; self defense