Malcolm Little, also known as Malcolm X was a minister and human rights activist. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska on May 19, 1925. He was assassinated on February 21, 1965, in New York City.
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Talmadge Hayer, now known as Thomas Hagan, admitted to gunning down the civil rights leader Malcolm X, out of anger over Malcolm X's split with the leadership of the Nation of Islam. Malcolm X had spoken out against its leader, Elijah Muhammad, which Hayer at the time felt was slanderous.
Malcolm X
Before he allowed his name to be changed to Malcolm X, his birth name was Malcolm Little.
He was born Malcolm Little, but had his name legally changed to Malcolm XMalcolm Little
Malcolm X was credited as being a peacemaker by those that believed in his cause. He fought for equality and peace between blacks and whites.