A large historical marker at the site where Malcolm X lived his first two years. At the top it says Nebraska Historical Marker, with the Nebraska state seal below the word Nebraska. The marker is headed Malcolm "X."
"El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz was born Malcolm Little at University Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska, May 19, 1925. He was the son of Earl and Louise Little, 3445 Pinkney Street. Reverend Little helped organize the Universal Negro Improvement Association. After threats by night riders, the family moved to Milwaukee and later to Michigan, where Reverend Little allegedly was murdered. During his mother's illness, Malcolm was sent to Boston, then to New York, where he committed burglary. While serving a six and one-half year prison sentence, he became self-educated and connected to an American sect of Islam.
"After leaving prison, Malcolm took the name of Malcolm X, studied under Elijah Muhammad, and became outspoken about mistreatment of Blacks. His Autobiography of Malcolm X was published in 1964. During a pilgrimage to Mecca, he converted to orthodox Islam. He abandoned concept of racial antagonism and counseled the need for human brotherhood and internation cooperation. Malcolm X formed the Organization of Afro-American Unity in 1964 and became renowned as an articulate spokesperson for human rights.
"Malcolm X was assassinated February 21, 1965 in New York City. His teaching lives on."
At the bottom City of Omaha, Malcolm X Memorial Foundation, and Nebraska State Historical Society are listed.
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