Questions and Answers
When was Young Malcolm born?
May 19, 1925
Where was Malcolm born?
Omaha, Nebraska
Who was Reverend Earl Little?
What does U.N.I.A. stand for?
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Who founded the U.N.I.A.?
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What major event affected Malcolm's family after they moved to Milwaukee?
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What happened to Earl Little in 1931?
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The Great Depression lasted from 1929 to 1939.
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What happened to Malcolm's mother after her husband's murder?
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Where was Malcolm's mother committed?
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Study Notes
Young Malcolm
- Born on May 19, 1925, in Omaha, Nebraska.
- Seventh child of Reverend Earl Little; father had three children from a previous marriage.
Omaha, Nebraska
- Birthplace of Malcolm X, significant to his early life.
Malcolm's Parents
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Reverend Earl Little
- Originated from Reynolds, Georgia.
- Worked as a Baptist minister and was involved in civil rights advocacy.
- A strong supporter of Marcus Garvey's U.N.I.A.
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Louise Little
- Born in Grenada, British West Indies.
- Had a complex background; her father was white, and his identity remained unknown to her.
- Faced stigma due to her father's rape of her mother.
U.N.I.A.
- Stands for Universal Negro Improvement Association.
- Founded by Marcus Garvey to combat racism through racial separation.
Marcus Garvey
- Prominent African American leader in the 1920s.
- Advocated for the back-to-Africa movement.
- Deported to Jamaica in 1927 due to his political activities.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Family moved from Omaha to Milwaukee briefly.
- Home was set ablaze by two white men, highlighting racial tensions.
Lansing, Michigan
- Family relocated to Lansing, initially living in East Lansing.
- Eventually, Earl Little constructed a four-room house outside of Lansing.
Earl Little's Death
- Died in 1931 at the age of 40 or 41.
- Circumstances of his death remain controversial; Malcolm suspected foul play by the Black Legion.
Great Depression
- A significant economic downturn from 1929 to 1939.
- African Americans hit hardest, facing unemployment and discrimination in the job market.
Malcolm's Mother
- Louise Little's mental health declined following her husband's death and exacerbated by economic struggles and abandonment by a partner.
Gohannas Family
- Due to his mother's deterioration, Malcolm moved in with the Gohannas family.
- Shared a bedroom with "Big Boy," Gohannas' nephew.
- Attended Lansing's West Junior High School, struggled to fit in.
State Mental Hospital at Kalamazoo, Michigan
- Louise Little was committed after a mental breakdown; remained there for 26 years.
- Court separation from her children, though they maintained emotional ties.
- Last saw his mother in 1952; she did not recognize him and died in the hospital.
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Explore the early life of Malcolm X, including his birth in Omaha, Nebraska, and the influences of his parents, Reverend Earl Little and Louise Little. Learn about the Universal Negro Improvement Association (U.N.I.A.) and the significant role of Marcus Garvey in shaping the civil rights landscape. This quiz will deepen your understanding of Malcolm X's formative years.
