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Malcolm X and Elijah Muhammad disagreed on many topics. As a solution to this problem  Malcolm X created his own sub group called the Muslim Mosque . During the April of 1964, Malcolm X and the individuals within the Muslim Mosque participate in a Pilgrimage to the holy City of Islam, Mecca.

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Malcolm X has become a legend. He impacted his own generation and the generations to come. Many have recounted the events of his life, action and meaning thorough numerous documentaries, books, and movies.

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On February 21st, 1965, in an alley of Washington Heights, New York City, NY, three member of the Nation of Islam murdered Malcolm X in cold blood.

Their motivation was because of how many members had converted from the Nation of Islam to  Malcolm's new Muslim Mosque. Eliminate the competition.

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During the pilgrimage, Malcolm witnesses an eye opening experience. Millions of people worshiped together peacefully. His point of view on separatism and whites take a new direction. Malcolm begins to work with Civil rights activists on the issue of racial integration. This is important because it shows the shift of his beliefs.

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Malcolm split off and created a Muslim Mosque

1. In April of 1964, Malcolm and his follows made a pilgrimage to the holy city of Islam, Mecca.

2. Large disagreement between Malcolm X and Elijah Muhammad

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Malcolm was a Black Nationalist leader. He believed whites were oppressors. Malcolm also preached black separatism and help. Often disagreed with early civil rights movement tactics, preaching a more defensive  standpoint.

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Malcolm was a son of a Baptist preacher who spread the “Back to Africa” message. He had lived within  brutal environments such as the ghettos of Detroit, Boston, and New York. As he grew up he became a product of his environment and turned to crime and thievery.

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Changed name from little to X to rid slave name

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On May 19, 1925, a leader was born in Omaha, Nebraska. IN his existence he started off as a low life committing crimes and casuing trouble. But after a little reformation he found his way. With his fiery speeches, Malcolm could inspire others and lead the way. With just words he could put people to action, fighting for their civil Rights. Malcolm X has gone down in history as One of the greatest civil rights activists

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At the age of 21, Malcolm X was arrested for Burglary.
He was sentenced to ten years in prison, but served only seven, getting out on parole in 1952.

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The Nation of Islam was founded by Elijah Muhammad in 1930.
Malcolm was a Muslim Minister in Islam for 12 years.

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1. Biograhpy.com Editors. “Malcolm X Biography.Com.” The Biography.Com Website, A&E Television Networks, www.biography.com/people/malcolm-x-9396195.

2. Mr. Malm's slides google slides

3.“An Abridged Biography of Malcolm X .” Malcolm X, The Estate of Malcolm X, 2015, malcolmx.com/biography/.