... . He was the only black pupil in his school. Although very gifted and popular he was aware of being their "favourite nigger, but no more". A turning point in Malcolm's life was the white teacher's suggestion to become a carpenter instead of a lawyer, to be "realistic about being a nigger". go to top Detroit Red After a railroad job as a dishwasher he moved to Harlem. He became a waiter ... at "Small's Paradise" in Harlem. Later he became a hustler, selling drugs and bringing Whites to prostitutes. He was close to ... many musicians like Billy Holiday and was a friend of Redd Foxx. Malco...

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