Malcolm X
What was his nationality?
American
What is he known for? (movement wise)
Controversial advocacy for the rights of blacks
How did he die?
He was shot to death
What is the name of his most recognizable speech?
The Ballot or the Bullet
How many members did he introduce to Nation of Islam?
25.000
What was he?
He was a Sunni minister and human rights activist
What did Malcolm do for civil rights?
He pushed followers to defend themselves against white aggression "by any means necessary"
Who assassinated him?
By a rival Black Muslims
How many turned up to hear his speech?
2.000 people
How many years were Malcolm X in prison?
7 years
What was his religion?
Islam
What did he advise African Americans to do?
To exercise their right to vote
Where was he assassinated?
Manhattan Audubon Ballroom in Washington Heights.
Finish this quote
"The Negro revolution is not a racial revolt. We are interested in practicing _____ with anyone interested in living according to it"
Brotherhood
What was Malcolm's original name?
Malcolm Little
After completing the Hajj, where he became known as ......?
El-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz
What did The organisation of Afro-American Unity try to accomplish?
(Name 3)
1. Restoration
2. Reorientation
3. education
4. Economic security
When was he shot?
On February 21, 1965
what did his speech address?
Police brutality
Why did he change his name?
He considered Little a slave name and therefore he changed it.
What has he been called many times?
One of the greatest and most influential African Americans in history
What did Malcolm propose against the racial segregation?
He proposed that African-Americans should return to Africa or a separate state for black people in America
How old was he when he was assassinated?
39 years old
What was the purpose of his speech?
It was part of his effort to distance himself from the Nation of Islam.
What is the name of his mentor and leader
Elijah Muhammad