Malcolm X

By zack_7749

  • Malcolm X is born in Omaha Nebraska

    Malcolm X is born in Omaha Nebraska
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    Malcolm X

  • Malcolm X father, Earl little die by getting run over by a street car

  • Malcolm's mother, Louise Little, is committed to the State Mental Hospital in Kalamazoo

    Malcolm's mother, Louise Little, is committed to the State Mental Hospital in Kalamazoo

  • He tells a teacher that his goal is to one day become a lawyer, the teacher recommends becoming a carpenter instead, as being a lawyer is not a realistic goal for a "nigger."

  • Known as "Detroit Red"

    Known as "Detroit Red"

  • Convicted of larceny, breaking and entering, and carrying a weapon. Malcolm is sentenced to eight to ten years in prison.

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    Malcolm X jail time

  • Malcolm converts to the Nation of Islam

  • He moves to Chicago to live with Elijah Muhammad

  • Becomes the Minister of Temple Number Seven, located in New York.

  • Attracted to Betty Sanders, a nurse, he marries her in January