Human Rights Activist Malcolm X

Malcolm X was one of the most influential figures in black Americans fight for racial equality. Although much of the U.S. viewed his messaging as controversial, his teachings and leadership led the way for the Black Power and Black Arts movements and widespread use of the popular phrase Black is beautiful. During the 1950s and 60s when black Americans were unequivocally seen as inferior to white Americans, Malcolm X helped to provide a sense of confidence and identity that had been missing since the transatlantic slave trade.Continue on for a peek at the legacy of ElHajj Malik ElShabazz, better known as Malcolm X.