Malcolm X

Summary

Malcolm X is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Omaha^[2]. He was born on May 19, 1925^[3]. He died in Manhattan^[4]. He died on February 21, 1965^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6], autobiographer^[7], political activist^[8], human rights defender^[9], and Muslim minister^[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Omaha^[2], Malcolm X…
• Malcolm X died in Manhattan^[4].
• Malcolm X died in New York City^[12].
• Malcolm X was born on May 19, 1925^[3].
• Malcolm X died on February 21, 1965^[5].
• Malcolm X is buried at Ferncliff Cemetery^[13].
• Malcolm X's father was Earl Little^[14].
• Malcolm X's mother was Louise Little^[15].
• Malcolm X was married to Betty Shabazz^[16].
• A child of Malcolm X was Malikah Shabazz^[17].
• A child of Malcolm X was Ilyasah Shabazz^[18].
• A child of Malcolm X was Qubilah Shabazz^[19].
• A child of Malcolm X was Gamilah Lumumba Shabazz^[20].
• A child of Malcolm X was Attallah Shabazz^[21].
• A child of Malcolm X was Malaak Shabazz^[22].
• Malcolm X held citizenship in United States^[23].
• English was Malcolm X's native language^[24].
• Malcolm X is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[25].
• Malcolm X worked as a politician^[6].
• Malcolm X worked as an autobiographer^[7].
• Malcolm X's professions included political activist^[8].
• Malcolm X worked as a human rights defender^[9].
• Malcolm X's professions included Muslim minister^[10].
• Malcolm X worked as an imam^[26].
• Malcolm X's field of work was human rights protection^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Malcolm X was born in Omaha^[2]. He was born on May 19, 1925^[3]. His father was Earl Little^[14]. His mother was Louise Little^[15]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[25]. English was his native language^[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician^[6], autobiographer^[7], political activist^[8], human rights defender^[9], Muslim minister^[10], and imam^[26]. Malcolm X's field of work was human rights protection^[27].

Recognition

Malcolm X received the Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards^[28].

Personal Life

Among Malcolm X's spouses was Betty Shabazz^[16]. Children include Malikah Shabazz^[17]; Ilyasah Shabazz^[18], an author^[29], b. 1962^[30], of United States^[31]; Qubilah Shabazz^[19], b. 1960^[32], of United States^[33]; Gamilah Lumumba Shabazz^[20]; Attallah Shabazz^[21], an actor^[34], b. 1958^[35], of United States^[36]; and Malaak Shabazz^[22]. Religious affiliations include Islam^[37], a major religious group^[38], founded in 0631^[39]; Nation of Islam^[40], a sect^[41], in United States^[42], founded in 1930^[43], headquartered in Mosque Maryam^[44]; and Sunni Islam^[45], an Islamic denomination^[46], founded in 0601^[47].

Death and Burial

Malcolm X died on February 21, 1965^[5]. Recorded place of death include Manhattan^[4], a borough of New York City^[48], in United States^[49], founded in 1624^[50] and New York City^[12], a global city^[51], in United States^[52], founded in 1624^[53]. The cause of death was gunshot wound^[54]. Burial took place at Ferncliff Cemetery^[13].

Why It Matters

Malcolm X has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[11] He is known by 99 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[55]

He has been cited as an influence by bell hooks^[56], a philosopher^[57], 1952–2021^[58], of United States^[59], awarded the American Book Awards^[60], specialised in gender studies^[61]; dead prez^[62], a musical group^[63], founded in 1996^[64]; James H. Cone^[65], a Christian theologian^[66], 1938–2018^[67], of United States^[68], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[69], specialised in systematic theology^[70]; and Michael Muhammad Knight^[71], a journalist^[72], b. 1977^[73], of United States^[74].

Works attributed to him include The Autobiography of him^[75], a written work^[76].

FAQs

Where was Malcolm X born?

Malcolm X was born in Omaha^[2].

Where did Malcolm X die?

Malcolm X died in Manhattan^[4].

Who were Malcolm X's parents?

Malcolm X's father was Earl Little^[14]. Malcolm X's mother was Louise Little^[15].

Who was Malcolm X married to?

Malcolm X's spouses include Betty Shabazz^[16].

What did Malcolm X do for work?

Malcolm X worked as politician^[6], autobiographer^[7], political activist^[8], human rights defender^[9], and Muslim minister^[10].

What awards did Malcolm X receive?

Honors received include Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards^[28].

Who did Malcolm X influence?

Malcolm X has been cited as an influence by bell hooks^[56], dead prez^[62], James H. Cone^[65], and Michael Muhammad Knight^[71].