Malcolm X

Summary

Malcolm X was a widely known African American Muslim minister and civil liberties leader at the time of the civil liberties movement. He was an enthusiastic supporter for Black emancipation and the big promotion of Islam within the Black community till 1964, when he ended up being the Country of Islam's spokesperson.

Following his dad's death and his mom's institutionalization, Malcolm spent his teenage years in a series of foster families or with loved ones. He took part in some unlawful acts before being sentenced to 10 years in jail for larceny and breaking and going into in 1946.

After being released from jail in 1952, he signed up with the Country of Islam, took the name Malcolm X (to represent his unidentified African family surname), and quickly rose to end up into one of the company's most effective leaders.