Malcolm X lived in difficult times - when some thought that black people
were inferior to white people. But Malcolm believed that black people
should stand up for their rights and he preached this belief everywhere
he went. His message became popular because it was one of hope and
pride. But it also became dangerous, because some people didn't agree
with him. In 1965, one of these people shot and killed him. Even though
his life was cut short by hatred, Malcolm X's ideas still affect people
of all races. Here is his amazing story.
An ALA Notable Children's Book