各国名人英文介绍-Malcolm

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Malcolm X, a.k.a. El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, was a black American activist¹ who had a lasting² impact on race relations in America. His speeches and political work helped bring to the world’s attention the evil of racism³ in the USA. He led an extraordinary life that would take him from poverty, crime and prison to being a much respected community leader.

He was born Malcolm Little in 1925 but rejected his surname later in life because it represented his slavery past. He adopted ‘X’ to signify his unknown ancestry⁴. Malcolm was top of his class at junior high school and wanted to be a lawyer. A teacher told him he was the wrong colour to study law and he dropped out of high school.

He moved to New York in 1943 and slowly became involved in drug dealing⁵, gambling⁶, robbery and other crimes. In 1946, he was sent to prison for ten years. He became an avid⁷ reader and educated himself in many topics. He also converted to Islam and met leaders of the Nation of Islam and the Black Muslims. He left prison in 1952.

In 1954, Malcolm X became leader of a Nation of Islam temple in New York. He became well known for his political views and regularly appeared on TV and in newspapers. He became famous around the world. In 1964, Malcolm X made his pilgrimage to Mecca, where he realized all races were the same. Malcolm X was assassinated⁸ while making a speech in 1965.