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BIrth
Malcolm X is born as Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska. -
Death of Father
Sadly, his father is murdered possibly by a white supremacist. Malcolm was only six at the time and this was the seed of everything that Malcolm has done. -
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Foster Care
Sometime in this time period, Malcolm's mom was sent to an asylum and he is placed in foster care. -
Out of School
Malcolm drops out of his school in Lansing, Michigan at the age of 15. He probably dropped out because he did not have a stable family and he was in the foster system. -
Robbery
Malcolm gets sentenced to 10 years in prison for robbery. He needed money so he formed a group of cousins and friends but eventually got caught. -
"The Nation of Islam"
Malcolm joins the group "The Nation of Islam" throughout the year of 1948 while in prison. -
Finally Free
After serving only 6.5 years in prison instead of 10, Malcolm is released. -
Muhammad
Soon after leaving prison, Malcolm goes to study with "The Nation of Islam" leader, Elijah Muhammad. -
Mosques
After studying under Muhammad, Malcolm starts to lead a mosque in Harlem, New York. -
Becoming a Muslim
Throughout the entire month of March, Malcolm leaves "The Nation of Islam" and becomes a Muslim. -
Firebombs
Malcolm's house in New York is firebombed while him and his family were inside. Luckily, no one got hurt. -
Assassination
While giving a speech in a hotel, Malcolm was shot in the chest and killed. Three men were arrested for his murder.
