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's vivid storytelling was an eye grabber in itself. ...

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

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. ... They were of all colors, from blue eyed blondes to black skinned Africans. ...

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

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. ... They were of all colors, from blue eyed blondes to black skinned Africans. ...

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