Black History Facts

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Elijah Muhammed – October 7, 1897 – February 25, 1975

Born in the Jim Crow south, moved to Detroit.
Converted to Islam and studied under Master Fard.
After becoming Master Fard’s Representative for the Nation of Islam (NOI), he became the Leader.
Mentored Malcolm X, Louis Farrakhan, and Muhammed Ali.
Refused induction into the military during WW2, jailed for 5 years, and is believed to be the inspiration for Muhammed Ali to do the same.
Oversaw the largest growth in the history on the Nation of Islam.
Established the newspaper Muhammed Speaks, a university of Islam (private elementary and high school), grocery stores, restaurants and more.
Purchased and and businesses to provide housing and employment for the members of the NOI and beyond.
Authored “Message of the Blackman in America” and “How to Eat to Live”.

Malcolm X – May 19, 1925 – February 21, 1965

Muslim minister and human rights activist.
Born Malcolm Little; considered “Little” a slave name and chose “X” to signify his lost tribal name.
Appointed as assistant minister of Temple Number One in 1953.
In 1960, founded the newspaper, Muhammed Speaks, to further promote the message of the Nation of Islam.
Terminated relationship with Nation of Islam in 1964 and created the religious organization, Muslim Mosque, Inc.
Changed name to El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz and converted to traditional Islam during his pilgrimage to Mecca Saudi Arabia in 1964.

Medgar Evers – July 2, 1925 – June 22, 1963.

American civil rights activist from Mississippi.
Worked to overturn segregation at the University of Mississippi and enact social justice and voting rights.
Secretary for National Association for the Advancement of Color People (NAACP).
Worked on voting rights and registration, economic opportunity, access to public facilities, and other changes within segregated society.
Murdered by Byron De La Beckwith, a member of the Ku Klux Klan.
His murder and resulting trials inspired civil rights protests, as well as numerous works of art, music, and film.

Muhammed Ali – January 17, 1942 – June 3, 2016

Professional boxer and activist.
Won the gold medal in the light heavyweight division at the 1960 Summer Olympics.
In 1967, convicted of draft evasion, sentenced to five years in prison, fined $10,000, and banned from boxing for three years, after refusing induction into the United States Armed Forces, due to religious beliefs and opposition to American involvement in Vietnam.
Promoted racial pride for African-Americans and resistance to White domination during the 1960s Civil Rights Movement.
Widely regarded as one of the most significant and celebrated sports figures of the 20th century.
Ranked as the greatest athlete of the 20th century by Sports Illustrated and the Sports Personality of the Century by the BBC.

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