Q: Who was El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz?

A: El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz was a prominent African American activist and nationalist, also known as Malcolm X.

Q: What was Malcolm X's original name?

A: Malcolm X's original name was Malcolm Stuart Little.

Q: How did Malcolm X's parents influence him?

A: Malcolm X's parents taught him to be proud of being black in an openly anti-black society.

Q: How did Malcolm X join the Nation of Islam?

A: Malcolm X was introduced to the Nation of Islam and Islam while he was in jail, and he joined the Nation after he was released.

Q: Why was Malcolm X arrested in 1946?

A: Malcolm X was arrested in 1946 for armed robbery when he was 20 years old.

Q: How long was Malcolm X in jail for?

A: Malcolm X was in jail for 8 years after being arrested for armed robbery in 1946.

Q: When did Malcolm X die?

A: Malcolm X died on February 21, 1965.