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He did not believe in peaceful protest, and thought that white people would only listen if African Americans  committed acts of violence.

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Youngest man to receive the Nobel Peace Prize

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"I have a dream" speech

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Malcom X inspired more people to join the NOI

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1957- Elected president of Southern Christian Leadership Conference

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Worker for civil rights for members of his race

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He communicated the message that white society actively worked to keep African Americans from empowering themselves and achieving political, economic, and social success.

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Married: Coretta Scott
Children: 2 sons, 2 daughtera

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He was a minister and national spokesmen for the NOI

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After parole, he chose the surname “X” to signify his lost tribal name.

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His brother taught him about Islam and Malcom joined the Nation of Islam

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Acted as a co-pastor of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta~1914-1931

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Was sentenced to 10 years in prison, but was released on parole after 7.

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Date of death- April 4, 1968~Due to assassination

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MALCOM X

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Date of birth- January 15, 1929

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Originally named Michael Luther King Jr.

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At a young age, Malcolm’s family faced violence because his father supported Black Nationalist.