Malcolm X

[eks]

noun

1. Malcolm Little, 1925–65, U.S. Black civil rights activist and religious leader.

Malcolm X

/ ɛks /

noun

1. original name Malcolm Little. 1925–65, US Black civil-rights leader: assassinated

Malcolm X

1. An African-American political leader of the twentieth century. A prominent Black Muslim, Malcolm X explained the group's viewpoint in a book written by Alex Haley, The Autobiography of Malcolm X. He was assassinated in 1965.

Example Sentences

It was also the 100th birthday of Malcolm X, who was portrayed by “Highest” actor Denzel Washington in their most successful partnership, 1992’s “Malcolm X.”

From Los Angeles Times

In lieu of traditional schooling — those have long since shuttered — she makes them write essays on “The Proletarian’s Pocketbook,” an inspirational book of quotes with contributions from Malcolm X, Fred Hampton and Karl Marx.

From Los Angeles Times

Malcolm X is at the heart of it all, his image anointing the walls and a photograph of his former home, boarded up with a sign advertising its rehabilitation, presented without comment.

From Los Angeles Times

Malcolm X said that if somebody is holding a gun on you, your first job is to knock the gun out of the hand.

From Salon

Not just for “Do the Right Thing,” which today is an inarguable masterpiece, or for Lee, who reminded the crowd that it was also Malcolm X’s 100th birthday.

From Los Angeles Times