The Early Years
This was Malcolm’s original last name before he changed it to an "X."
What is Little?
This is the name of the holy city Malcolm visited that changed his mind about people of different races.
What is Mecca?
Malcolm was a famous leader and speaker for this religious and political group.
What is the Nation of Islam?
This is the name of the state where Malcolm moved as a kid and where a teacher told him he couldn't be a lawyer.
What is Michigan?
After his trip to Mecca, Malcolm decided to stop focusing on separation and started focusing on these rights for everyone in the world.
What are Human Rights?
This is the four-word phrase Malcolm used to say that Black people should protect themselves however they needed to.
What is "By any means necessary"?
Malcolm spent several years in this place, where he educated himself by reading the entire dictionary.
What is prison (or jail)?
Malcolm’s life story was told in this famous book, which was published after he died in 1965.
What is "The Autobiography of Malcolm X"?
This is the term for the pride and "self-help" Malcolm taught, where Black communities would run their own stores and schools.
What is Black Nationalism?