1. By Candice Kerestan
Malcolm X and the Nation of Islam

2. Who Was Malcolm X?
Born Malcolm Little (El-Hajj MalikEl-Shabazz) on May, 25 1925
Many Black Muslims such as Malcolm replaced their last name with Xto signify lost African names
Born in Omaha, NE, although spent the remainder of his childhood in Detroit, MI
Civil rights leader that promoted black supremacy
3. Malcolm Xs Childhood
Malcolms father was a Baptist ministerand a firm believer in black supremacy which allowed him to bea target of hate groups
Crimes were committed against both him and his family including the burning of the Littles home and later the slaughter of his father
Malcolm and his eight siblings were then placed in foster care for the remainder of their youth
4. Malcolm Xs Youth
After being told he would never make it as a lawyer because of his race by a school teacher, Malcolms hatred for Whites grew
Later moved to New Yorkwhere he began committing crimes such as armed robbery that eventually lead him to serving jail time
5. Malcolm Xs Involvement with the NoI
While imprisoned, Malcolm was exposed to the Nation of Islam, which gained many of its members through prison ministry
Malcolm's disdain for Whites corresponded with the Nation of Islams black supremacy ideology causing him to join this movement and convert to Islam
6. What is the Nation of Islam?
Religious organization founded by Wallace D.Fard that follows traditional Muslim customs with several key differences
Justice, Faith, Equality, Islam
7. Beliefs of the Nation of Islam
Believe sthat the prophet Muhammad lives through the founder of the Nation of Islam, Wallace Fard
Stresses the superiority of African Americans over other races
Like regular custom Muslim ways, Black Muslims are discouraged from smoking, drinking, and eating unhealthy
8. Malcolm X and the NoI
After converting, Malcolm became of the organizations top ministers, speaking to many African Americans and spreading the NOIs ideology
Encouraged Blacks to do what ever needed to gain rights even if it meant using violence
Known for key phrase by any means necessary (in reference to gaining Black rights)
9. Drifting away from the NOI
Malcolm made the pilgrimage to Mecca, the Islamic holy city in 1964
This trip changed his life, and his view on Islam began changing
Started accepting all races and lost certain aspects of black supremacy
Returned to America and withdrew membership from the Nation of Islam
10. Death of Malcolm X
Upset with his choice, many Black Muslims were outraged
Later assassinated in 1965 by three Black Muslims at the Autobahn Ballroomin New York City
11. Impact of Malcolm X and NoI
Despite Malcolms final differing views on the Nation of Islam, his ministry undoubtedly influenced many African Americans during a racially-significant time in American history
Recognized today as a former key civil rights activist;he even has a street named after him in New York City
12. References
A Brief History on the origin of The Nation of Islam in America A Nation of Peace & Beauty. (2010, April 25). The Nation of Islam. Retrieved from http://www.noi.org/history_of_noi.htm
Biography. (2010). Malcolm X. Retrieved from http://www.malcolmx.com/about/bio.html
Boyer, P., & Stuckey, S. (2005). American Nation in the Modern Era. Austin: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston . (Original work published 2000)