Malcolm X

By Karan1995

  • Malcolm X born Omaha, Nebraska

    Omaha, Nebraska
  • Malcolm's father, Earl Little, is killed.

    Malcolm's father, Earl Little, is killed.

    Malcolm's father, Earl Little, is run over by a streetcar and is killed.

  • Malcolm X Enrolled in West Junior High School, in Lansing.

  • Malcolm X moves to Boston

    Malcolm X moves to Boston

    Moves to Boston to live with Ella. (his half sister)
  • Malcolm moves to Harlem,New York,

    Malcolm moves to Harlem,New York,

  • Known as "Detroit Red.

    Known as "Detroit Red.

  • Malcolm X converts to the Nation of Islam

    Malcolm X converts to the Nation of Islam

    Influenced by some family members and impressed by letters from Elijah Muhammad, Malcolm converts to the Nation of Islam
  • Malcolm is released from prison

    Malcolm is released from prison

    1952
    • Malcolm is released from prison after six years (instead of eight to ten) and meets Elijah Muhammad in Chicago. It is here that he receives the legendary 'X' from the Nation of Islam.

  • Malcolm X marries Betty Sanders

  • Has first daughter,Attallah

  • Malcolm X dies

    He is pronounced dead on arrival at Vanderbilt Clinic, Columbia Presbyterian Hospital