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Birth
He was born May 19, 1925, in Omaha Nebraska -
Fathers death
His father dies at 6 years old, September 28 1931 -
Issues
He drops out of school in 8th grade, because his mom was sent to the Mental institution and his siblings were sent off to foster homes. -
Military
Malcolm X tries to join the military, but is disqualified from the military. His statement that disqualified him was " I can't wait to steal guns and kill some crackers" -
Thug life
He begins to live the thug life, he becomes a burglar-er, and goes to jail. -
The new beginning
When Malcolm X was in jail he kept himself interested by reading the dictionary, During that time he copied and re wrote the whole dictionary for his own understanding of each word and to achieve something like intelligence. -
Sudden Change
While in prison Malcolm began to read. He read about the teachings of Elijah Muhammad, and the Nation Of Islam. -
The release!
Finally Malcolm x is release from prison, but this time with a change of heart now following the teaching of Elijah Muhammad and the step to becoming a part of the Nation Of Islam. -
Joining the Nation Of Islam
Out of prison for some time now and living in Boston, Malcolm joins the Nation of Islam with a little help from his brother Reginald, and is starting a new path to push forward with those of the Civil rights movement. -
Hey Betty
Malcolm meets his wife Betty, and has children with her. -
Begins a true talent
As Malcolm x pushed forward in life, with public speaking, he started off small. Him and others viewed and agreed that he was a great speaker and he began public speaking with the Nation Of Islam, in the terms of equality for Afro Americans. -
Bigger and Better
Out of the Speaking for racial equality there was another mass speaker and movement rights production led by Dr. Martin Luther King, as him and Malcolm x fiercely tried for the same goals the two had different resolutions but they truly were a force to be reckoned with. -
Its time for Goodbye's
Receiving a multiple amount of abundant threat to him and his family and the tension between Malcolm and Elijah Muhammad, forced Malcolm to leave the Nation Of Islam. -
Another change
Now looking to join a different Muslim organization Malcolm x leaves to go to mecca, where he finds a new and sudden change. -
New name
Now joined with his new Muslim group and initiated in Mecca Malcolm X decides to change his name again to El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz -
Death until Dishonor
Malcolm X was giving his speech in New York just as he got back from his trip, when the Nation Of Islam was still brewing about him leaving they decide to end Malcolm X's life.
