About Malcolm X
He grew up amid poverty, family disruption and criminal activity. While in prison he discovered the Nation of Islam and served as its spokesperson from 1952 until he embraced Sunni Islam in 1964. He is regarded as a significant Muslim figure in the United States, though some accused him of preaching violence.
![“Since the main problem that American, the Afro- Americans have is a lack of cultural identity. It is necessary to teach [people] that they had some type of identity, culture, civilization before they were brought here.” quote by Malcolm X](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/71c/malcolm-x-213_afros_since-the-main-problem-that-american-the_1983556.jpg)
![“I admire a man who fights a battle against opposition, and if there wasn't something about [Reverend] Galamison that the people, I notice that the power structure is against Galamison.” quote by Malcolm X](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/ec0/malcolm-x-213_admire_i-admire-a-man-who-fights-a-battle-again_2483811.jpg)
![“[At a young age] I had learned enough about women to know not to pressure them when they're thinking something out; they'll tell you when they're ready.” quote by Malcolm X](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/e6d/malcolm-x-213_age_at-a-young-age-i-had-learned-enough-abou_171732.jpg)
![“[Negro] should realize that he is living in a war zone, and he is at war with an enemy that is as vicious and criminal and inhuman as any war-making country has ever been.” quote by Malcolm X](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/276/malcolm-x-213_country_negro-should-realize-that-he-is-living-i_910282.jpg)
![“[My half-sister] Ella and I always were much closer as basic types; we're dominant people, and [my other half-sister] Mary has always been mild and quiet, almost shy.” quote by Malcolm X](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/a35/malcolm-x-213_dominant_my-half-sister-ella-and-i-always-were-mu_2164084.jpg)
