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Malcolm X
The Official Malcolm X
• Born in Omaha, Nebraska.
• His father died at a young age and his mother was in a mental institute after the death.
• He would study the teachings of Elijah Muhammad. He was motivated to follow the NOI's faith and teachings.
• His job was to be a speaker and a national spokesman
• He would change his last name from 'Little' to "X' because he considered Little as his slave name. -
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Malcolm X's Life
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Main beliefs of Islam
Modern-day Islam
• Main beliefs were that white society worked to keep African Americans from achieving success.
• Nation of Islam fought for a state of their own.
• The differences are that the teaching the Five Pillars differently. NOI focuses on the black community while traditional believes the teachings were for mankind -
Nation Of Islam Founded
NOI
• Wallace D. Fard Muhammad announces his mission to ressurect and restore his people.
• He set out to improve Black men and women situations.
• He would establish businesses, schools and temples. -
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Nation of Islam Timespan
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Malcolm X begins preaching
Malcolm X
• Because of Elijah Mumahhamad influencing Malcolm, he was able to spread the message of the NOI.
• Malcolm traveled all over U.S to spread the purpose of the NOI.
• He would influence the crowd by saying, "to seperate from Whie people."
• Many people joined from the spread of the NOI, from 500 to 30,000 in 1963. -
Malcolm X breaks ties with the Nation of Islam
Malcolm X biography
• Malcolm X broke his relationship with Elijah when he found out he had relationships with younger kids.
• Elijah silenced Malcolm from public speaking because of remarks towards JFK.
• He would travel to the Mecca one year later. He would notice Muslims of all colors were worshiping together, whcih caused him to reject the view that all whites were devils. -
Million Man March
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• Louis Farrakhan lead the Million Man March where nearly a million people marched for african american rights.
• They marched to promote unity and family values.
• It would leave people to commit themeslves to be responsible and develope their communities. -
Major accomplishments of The Nation of Islam
• They provided a source motivation for all black people
• They interpted Islam in a way that justified that all humans are equal
• Fought for civil rights and equality
• Provided jobs for black people -
Goals and problems they continue to fight
