Malcolm X
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Summary
Malcolm X was born on May 19, 1925[1], in Omaha[2]. He died on February 21, 1965[3], in Manhattan[4]. He worked as a politician[5], autobiographer[6], political activist[7], human rights defender[8], and Muslim minister[9]. He ranks in the top 0.094% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (120,962 views/month, #943 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: New York City[11], Washington Heights[12]
- Place of burial: Ferncliff Cemetery[13]
- Father: Earl Little[14]
- Mother: Louise Little[15]
- Spouse: Betty Shabazz[16]
- Child: Malikah Shabazz[17], Ilyasah Shabazz[18], Qubilah Shabazz[19], Gamilah Lumumba Shabazz[20], Attallah Shabazz[21], Malaak Shabazz[22]
- Country of citizenship: United States[23]
- Native language: English[24]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[25]
- Occupation: imam[26], religious leader[27], civil rights advocate[28]
- Field of work: human rights protection[29]
- Award received: Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards[30]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[31], Nation of Islam[32], Sunni Islam[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Commons category: Malcolm X[35]
- Archives at: Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture[36]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[37]
- Residence: Malcolm X—Ella Little-Collins House[38]
- Family name: Little[39], X[40], Shabazz[41]
- Given name: Malcolm[42]
- Pseudonym: Malachi Shabazz[43]
- Significant event: assassination of Malcolm X[44]
- Topic's main category: Category:Malcolm X[45]
- Political ideology: Black Nationalism[46], Pan-Africanism[47]
- Manner of death: homicide[48]
Why It Matters
Malcolm X has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 111 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
He has been cited as an influence by bell hooks[51], a philosopher[52], 1952–2021[53], of United States[54], awarded the American Book Awards[55], specialised in gender studies[56]; dead prez[57], a musical group[58], founded in 1996[59]; James H. Cone[60], a Christian theologian[61], 1938–2018[62], of United States[63], awarded the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[64], specialised in systematic theology[65]; and Michael Muhammad Knight[66], a journalist[67], b. 1977[68], of United States[69].
Works attributed to him include The Autobiography of him[70], a written work[71].
FAQs
Where was Malcolm X born?
Malcolm X was born in Omaha[2].
Where did Malcolm X die?
Malcolm X died in Manhattan[4].
Who were Malcolm X's parents?
Malcolm X's father was Earl Little[14]. Malcolm X's mother was Louise Little[15].
Who was Malcolm X married to?
Malcolm X's spouses include Betty Shabazz[16].
What did Malcolm X do for work?
Malcolm X worked as a politician[5], autobiographer[6], political activist[7], human rights defender[8], and Muslim minister[9].
What awards did Malcolm X receive?
Honors received include Anisfield-Wolf Book Awards[30].
Who did Malcolm X influence?
Malcolm X has been cited as an influence by bell hooks[51], dead prez[57], James H. Cone[60], and Michael Muhammad Knight[66].