Did you know that Malcolm X was born in Nebraska? Malcolm Little, later known as Malcolm X, was born on May 19, 1925 in Omaha. | Nebraska Public Media

Yesterday history was made! Over a 20-year Journey led to the 27th induction of the first black person into the Nebraska Hall of Fame: Malcolm X - born Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska, May 19, 1925! Special thanks and gratitude to his daughter @ilyasahshabazz For graciously traveling to this divine occasion and The talented artist @nathanmurraystudios for his daring creativity! We can't wait to organize educational tours and visits to the state capitol building and continue teaching the legacy

Malcolm X was one of the most influential voices of the Civil Rights Movement, and his story begins in Omaha, Nebraska. In this Nebraska Stories clip, members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNL join a guided tour through North Omaha, exploring the history that shaped Malcolm X. | Nebraska Public Media

Malcolm X Assassination: The Truth They Hide February 21, 1965: Malcolm X was assassinated at the Audubon Ballroom in Harlem at age 39—while his wife, pregnant with twins, and four daughters took cover in the front row. But the real story isn't just about how he died. It's about how he lived. Born Malcolm Little to parents victimized by white supremacy, he rose from prison to become one of the 20th century's most powerful Black voices. In 1964, he made the pilgrimage to Mecca and experienced a s