Encountering Inequality: How Malcolm X impacted our understanding of race today By Edtechrosenblum Jan 1, 1946 Malcolm X first Arrest Jan 1, 1947 Malcolm Converted to the NOI and took the last name "X" Jan 1, 1952 Malcolm was released from prison Jan 1, 1952 Malcolm X met Elijah Muhammad Jan 1, 1964 Took pligrimage to Mecca Jan 1, 1964 Malcolm X separated from NOI Feb 21, 1965 Malcolm X was Assassinated