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The Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s brought change, partly because of the leaders who inspired others. Controversial and brilliant, Malcolm X was one of the most important thinkers of this period. The son of a Baptist minister, Malcolm X was born Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska. During six years in prison, Malcolm read extensively, becoming impressed with the work of a leader of the Black Muslims. Malcolm X was speaking to followers on February 21, 1965 when he was assassinated. hide information

The Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s brought change, partly because of the leaders who inspired others. Controversial and brilliant, Malcolm X was one of the most important thinkers of this period. The son of a Baptist minister, Malcolm X was born Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska. During six years in prison, Malcolm read extensively, becoming impressed with the work of a leader of the Black Muslims. Malcolm X was speaking to followers on February 21, 1965 when he was assassinated. This stamp was issued by the United States Postal Service on January 20, 1999 as part of the Black Heritage Issue series .