Malcolm X
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A profile of the controversial and charismatic African-American leader, who preached an uncompromising ideology of social justice and black militancy.
Malcolm X
born: 19-05-1925
birth place: Nebraska, USA
died: 21-02-1965
- Malcolm X is represented on a U.S. 33 cent postage stamp, which appeared on 21st January 1999 in New York City.
- He had 6 daughters with wife Betty Shabazz: Attallah, Qubilah, Ilyasah, Gamilah Malaak and Malikah.
- In his teenage years, Malcolm and a friend were both renowned for their reddish-brown hair, leading to the nickname, “Red”. In order to distinguish between the two men, the names of associated cities prefaced “Red”; Malcom X subsequently became “Detroit Red”.
- His most famous quote, "by any means necessary", was derived from Machiavelli's 'The Prince'.
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born: 19-05-1925
birth place: Nebraska, USA
died: 21-02-1965
- Malcolm X is represented on a U.S. 33 cent postage stamp, which appeared on 21st January 1999 in New York City.
- He had 6 daughters with wife Betty Shabazz: Attallah, Qubilah, Ilyasah, Gamilah Malaak and Malikah.
- In his teenage years, Malcolm and a friend were both renowned for their reddish-brown hair, leading to the nickname, “Red”. In order to distinguish between the two men, the names of associated cities prefaced “Red”; Malcom X subsequently became “Detroit Red”.
- His most famous quote, "by any means necessary", was derived from Machiavelli's 'The Prince'.
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