MALCOLM X On May 19 1929 in Omaha

MALCOLM X

On May 19, 1929 in Omaha, Nebraska a hero was born! That hero was named Malcolm Little. In 1929 the Little’s moved to Lansing, Michigan.

During the time of living in Lansing Mr. Little (Malcolm’s father) was killed by members of the K. K. K the Ku Klux Klan. He was cut in two by a “street car” his head was also smashed during this horrendous crime.

Malcolm was an intelligent student who dreamed of becoming a lawyer. However, his dream was ruined when his teacher told him it would be impossible for a Black. So with his dream in despair he dropped out of school while in 8 th grade.

During this time period of his life Malcolm X began to steal from all different people. He was later arrested and was sent to jail on burglary charges, for 10 years.

While in jail Malcolm met some men that were led by Ellijah Muhammad who was a muslim. Malcolm X studied the Muslim religion and decided he liked it and became a muslim himself. In 1952 Malcolm X chose to follow in of Muhammad’s steps.

But unlike Muhammad Malcolm wanted the whole world to know what he believed in and what he fought for. He wanted all whites to know he was there to stop all discrimination for African Americans.

In 1964 Malcolm X made a “pilgrimage” to Islam’s city Mecca. Where he was honored with the name El-Hajj Malik El Shabazz

Malcolm X was shot and killed on Febuary 21, 1964. The people who shot were arrested and were later recognized as members of the Nation Of Islam.

Malcolm has been a big inspiration to us all. He will always be known as a leader that helped set all African Americans from all descrimination. You’ll forever be in our hearts.

IN MEMORY OF MALCOLM

After Thought

Some people say Malcolm X was a trouble maker. Others may say he was a man that accomplished nothing. But I believe Malcolm accomplished many things. He is a hero in my heart. Whether you think the same or not. May Malcolm X be an encouragement to us all!

By: Stephanie Kincheon