When was Malcolm X born and where did he grow up?
Malcolm Little was born on the 19th of May 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska. He grew up in Milwaukee and Lansing, Michigan after his family faced harassment from white racist groups.
Questions about Malcolm X
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What happened to Malcolm X during World War II that led to prison?
Malcolm feigned mental disturbance when summoned for military service in World War II and declared he wanted to organize soldiers to steal guns and kill crackers. He was declared mentally disqualified for service and later arrested in February 1946 while picking up a stolen watch.
How did Malcolm X join the Nation of Islam and what name change occurred?
Malcolm joined the movement after reading a letter from his brother Reginald about the Nation of Islam in 1948. He adopted the name Malcolm X to replace his family name Little after writing to Elijah Muhammad.
Why did Malcolm X break away from the Nation of Islam in 1964?
Malcolm publicly announced his break from the Nation of Islam on the 8th of March 1964 after confirming rumors that Elijah Muhammad conducted extramarital affairs with young secretaries. The conflict intensified throughout 1964 following these revelations.