Malcolm X: A Hero

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Malcolm X was born on May 19, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska. His parents were Earl Little and Louise Little. Malcolm X had six children. Malcolm X is a hero because he made sacrifices for the people. He helped the african americans in civil rights movement. Malcolm X is a hero because he showed leadership, selflessness, and he was brave.

Malcolm X was a hero because he showed great leadership. He led the civil rights movement with Martin Luther King. He led thousands of people in the New York School Boycott. Where they boycotted because they wanted school integration. He also gave a speech about him being a black nationalist and himself being a major role in the civil rights movement. Malcolm X was also selfless.

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