Malcolm Little, also known as Malcolm X was born on May 19, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska. ... While Malcolm was in Harlem, he also got the nickname "Detroit Red". The reason he acquired this name because his hometown Lansing was near Detroit and his hair was red. ... The Black Muslims, also known as the "Nation of Islam", had branches in Detroit, Chicago, and New York. ... (Malcolm X 1965) The Nation of Islam constantly harassed Malcolm and his family. ...

• Word Count: 1961
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

Malcolm Little, also known as Malcolm X was born on May 19, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska. ... While Malcolm was in Harlem, he also got the nickname "Detroit Red". The reason he acquired this name because his hometown Lansing was near Detroit and his hair was red. ... The Black Muslims, also known as the "Nation of Islam", had branches in Detroit, Chicago, and New York. ... (Malcolm X 1965) The Nation of Islam constantly harassed Malcolm and his family. ...

• Word Count: 1961
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School

The autobiography of Malcolm X tells the life story of Malcolm X, a black male that grew up a troubled teen turned criminal to become a renowned and controversial speaker. ... His nickname was Detroit Red which came from his hair because he had it conked and getting it conked means putting red dye in the hair. ... Malcolm then changes his name and his identity from Malcolm little to Malcolm X o to symbolize the lost African name that he claims he never knew. ... I always wondered why there wasn't a Malcolm X day or a Malcolm X memorial service. ... I now believe that if he had lived l...

• Word Count: 1499
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School