Malcolm X

By wisemael@students.pittschools.org

  • Malcolm is born

    Malcolm X is born as Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska

  • Nation of Islam

    Malcolm X joins the Nation of Islam while in Prison.

  • Prison

    Malcolm X is released from prison and moves to Detroit.

  • Family

    Malcolm X marries Sister Betty X in Lansing. They have six daughters: Attalah (born in 1958), Quibilah (1960), Ilyasah (1962), Gamilah (1964), and twins Malaak and Malikah (1965)

  • Nation of Islam

    Nation of Islam
    Malcolm X leaves the Nation of Islam and starts Muslim Mosque,Inc.

  • Fire Bomb

    Fire Bomb
    In Feburary, Malcolm X's house is Firebombed.

  • Malcolm X Assasinated

    Malcolm X Assasinated
    On Feburary 21, Malcolm X prepares to speak at the Audubon ballroom in Harlem and is assasinated by at least three men.