Malcolm X
1925 – 1965
Malcolm X was one of eight children who grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. Malcolm Little changed his name to Malcolm X during his life to acknowledge his lost name as he believed "Little" was a slave name. Malcolm was a prominent black nationalist leader who saw change for the American future and equality between blacks and whites. Malcolm was a driven and focused individual who strived for the redemption of his people. He was extremely charismatic and one of the best American public speakers ever. Throughout his life Malcolm strived for Civil Rights, "By any means necessary."