Below are a number of
Malcolm X posters that feature him with MLK Jr. Malcolm X was born in 1925 and was killed on February 21, 1965. Despite being assassinated by the Nation of Islam members in 1965, the legend of Malcolm X continues to live on.
He was born in Nebraska and was given the name Malcolm Little. He assumed the 'X' in order to replace his slave name. Malcolm X's father was a minister and preacher who was strongly influenced by the great Marcus Garvey. Malcolm X became a popular and well-spoken leader for the Nation of Islam. However, tension mounted inside the organization and other leaders were jealous of his popularity. When asked about JFK's assassination, he implied that it was a good thing. Malcolm X believed that since JFK had failed to reign in violence, then it was appropriate that he was killed. Less than two years later, Malcolm X was assassinated while giving a speech in New York.
