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Malcolm Little is Born

May 19, 1925

Born in North Omaha, NE.
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Malcolm's Home Burned Down

Jan 1, 1929

Malcolm's childhood home in Lansing, Michigan was burned to the ground in what was believed to be an act of terrorism from local white supremacists in response to his father's role as an activist.
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Malcolm's Father Killed

Sep 28, 1931

Earl Little was found dead on the towns trolley tracks. The police claim it was an accident but many believe the Black Legion, a white supremacy group, was responsible.
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Malcolm Arrested on Armed Robbery Charges

Jan 12, 1946

Malcolm was involved in selling drugs, working in an escort service, and establishing a burglary ring. He was arrested during a burglary attempt and was sentenced 8-10 years.
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Conversion to Nation of Islam.

Jan 1, 1948

While serving time for armed robbery, Malcolm studied the teachings of Elijah Muhammad, the leader of the Nation of Islam, for a few years. He soon converted to the Islamic faith.
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Nation of Islam Grows

Period: Jan 1, 1952 to Dec 31, 1963

The Nation of Islam's membership grew rapidly in just 11 years from 500 to 30,000.

Malcolm Changes his Name

Jan 1, 1953

Due to his recent conversion to the Nation of Islam, Malcolm felt it was necessary to drop his "slave name." He changed it to el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz.
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Appointed Assistant Minister of NOI's Detroit Temple

Jan 1, 1953

Elijah Muhammad appointed Malcolm as assistant minister to the detroit temple and national spokesperson for the Nation of Islam due to his passion and charisma. Malcolm is accredited with increasing membership by 29,500 members.
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Promotion to Minister of New York Temple

Apr 25, 1954

Due to his success with the expansion of temples across America, Malcolm was appointed the new Minister of the Harlem temple.
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"The Hate That Hate Produced" Airs

Jul 13, 1959

A television documentary covering black nationalism in America aired. It starred Malcolm X and Elijah Muhammad. It provided insight into the NOI and across the world, people saw the rise of anger in the black community.
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Malcolm Discovers Elijah Muhammad's Illegitiment Children

Jan 1, 1963

Malcolm is urt when he discovers that his leader, who he viewed as a prophet, wasn't abiding by his own religion's standards.
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Disrespectful Remark Towards JFK Assassination

Dec 31, 1963

"The chickens came home to roost; that's all there is to it. America—at the death of the President—just reaped what it had been sowing." Malcolm receives harsh criticism from quote on the Lomax show.
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Malcolm Leaves the NOI

Mar 28, 1964

Malcolm claims he can no longer overlook Elijah's deception and leaves the NOI.
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Malcolm's Pilgrammage to Mecca

Apr 28, 1964

After visiting Mecca, Malcolm returned with a new philosophy. He preached to all races instead of just blacks. It was a changing point in Malcolms teachings. They took on a more peaceful approach.
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Malcolms House Firebombed

Feb 14, 1965

After undercover agents inside the FBI are informed that Malcolm's life is at threat, some NOI members firembombed Malcolm's house where his family lived.
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Malcolm X Assassinated

Feb 21, 1965

At a speaking engagement in the Manhattan's Audubon Ballroom, three gunmen rushed Malcolm onstage and shot him 15 times. He was pronounced dead shortly after.
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