Betty Shabazz

Muslim Ranaz Wilson Central High School Abstract When you hear Malcolm X, what do you think about? Jailbird, Muslim, or just another famous person who’s remembered because he or she was assassinated? Malcolm X, or should I say El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz was not only a Muslim but a great minister and powerful activist. When it comes down to the Islamic People, They look at Malcolm X how America looks at Elvis Presley. As I was researching Malcolm X, I learned a couple of things from him. Some…

The Black Muslim movement was started by Elijah Muhammad and aimed to promote Black equality and Nationalism. The movement looked to empower African Americans and help them to achieve political, economical, and social success. Whilst in jail, Malcolm devoted his life to the Nation of Islam and changed from his slave name of Malcolm Little to Malcolm ‘X.' He continued to his study of the Islamic religion until he was paroled in 1952. He followed with the movement and moved in with Elijah…