Malcolm X was an influential figure in the civil rights movement who served as an African-American Muslim minister. He preached black self-determination and empowerment, urging his followers to embrace their cultural heritage and fight against racial injustice.
Related terms
Civil Rights Movement: The organized effort by African Americans and their allies in the 1950s and 1960s to end racial segregation, discrimination, and secure equal rights under the law.
Nation of Islam: A religious organization that promotes black nationalism, self-reliance, and separation from white society.
Black Power: A political slogan and movement that emerged in the 1960s, advocating for self-determination, pride in black culture, economic empowerment, and challenging systemic racism.