1. Malcolm X
By: Jazmine G.

2. Malcolm X

3. Early life...
He was born in Omaha, Nebraska, to Earl and Louise Little. His father was an outspoken Baptist lay speaker. He had two sisters and five brothers and had two step sisters and one step brother.
By the time he was thirteen, his father had died and his mother had been committed to a mental hospital. His childhood, including his father's lessons concerning black pride and self-reliance and his own experiences concerning race, played a significant role in Malcolm X's adult life. After living in a series of foster homes, Malcolm X became involved in hustling and other criminal activities in Boston and New York. In 1946, Malcolm X was sentenced to eight to ten years in prison.

5. While in prison, Malcolm X became a member of the Nation of Islam
While in prison, Malcolm X became a member of the Nation of Islam. After his parole in 1952, he became one of the Nation's leaders and chief spokesmen. For nearly a dozen years, he was the public face of the Nation of Islam. Tension between Malcolm X and Elijah Muhammad , head of the Nation of Islam, led to Malcolm X's departure from the organization in March 1964.
Muslims in prayer, Long Island, New York Courtesy Islamic Center of Long Island

6. Death
Malcolm X was shot down by three gunmen during a speech on February 21, 1965 at the Audubon Ballroom in Washington Heights (Harlem) NY. After founding the Organization of Afro-American Unity, a black nationalism group, he was widely denounced by his former associates at the Nation of Islam.
Three men were convicted of his murder, and served prison terms of 21, 27, or 32 years.

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8. Quiz When was Malcolm X born? A. March 15, 2009 B. May 19, 1925
C. April 19, 1925

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11. Question 2 What year was Malcolm sentenced 8 to 10 years in prison?
B.2010
C.1946

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14. Question 3
3. How old was Malcolm when he died?
A. 39
B. 56
C. 76

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17. Question 4 4.How did Malcolm die? A. He was assinated B. In his sleep
C. He got ran over

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