No one really knows what kind of impact Malcolm X would have had on history if he had not been assassinated. His beliefs and
philosophy did gain him a place in history as one of the best-known Black Nationalist Leaders. Everyone seems to have known who
Malcolm X was, and he ranks high with all other Black leaders. His ideas were radical and he was very out spoken. He was a major
force in the development of black history. He fought not only for his people but also for all oppressed people everywhere. He was well
spoken and he laid the groundwork for the black power movement of the late l960's.
Malcolm X was born on May 19, l925 to Rev. Earl and Louise Little in Omaha, Nebraska. Malcolm Little developed his own ideas and
philosophies because of the many events that took place in his life. These events mostly tragic, created the path that Malcolm would
travel. His father was his main influence. He was a Baptist minister who believed in freedom and equal rights for black people. He
wanted a black nation in America and went underground with secret meetings to further these ideas. Sadly, when Malcolm was six
years old, his father was murdered. After the murder his mother was institutionalized and all of the children went to live with
neighbors. Malcolm decided to go on with his life an attended a white school. However, he soon realized that he was still treated
unequally with whites because he was black.
After leaving school Malcolm eventually went to live with his sister Ella in Boston. His whole life was a battle against prejudices and
segregation. This was the manner at that time. Everything he ever had seemed to be lost because he was black. He lived a tough
life. He stole, pimped, and was addicted to drugs especially cocaine. He would go back and forth between Boston and Harlem to do
these things. He was involved with a robbery ring that included two white women. He eventually got caught and because ...