Bibliograph

Malcolm X, Jillian Redmond

Type

Label

Malcolm X, Jillian Redmond

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 126) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Malcolm X

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1061481580

Responsibility statement

Jillian Redmond

Series statement

Civil rights leaders

Summary

Profiles the Black Muslim leader who encouraged the use of violence in the quest for civil rights for African AmericansDuring the early 1960s, as a spokesperson for a black religious group known as the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X argued against the nonviolent tactics favored by most civil rights leaders. He proposed instead a revolutionary program to create a separate society for African Americans. Malcolm moderated his views after his religious conversion to a mainstream sect of Islam in 1964. Although Malcolm was assassinated the next year, his call for black self-determination remains alive. -- Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

The cities are burning -- A challenging childhood -- Into the underworld -- Prison epiphany -- Nation of Islam -- The leader of Temple Number Seven -- Husband, father, fighter -- Challenges and threats

Target audience

juvenile

Classification