North Omaha in Douglas County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Malcolm “X”
After leaving prison, Malcolm took the name Malcolm X, studied under Elijah Muhammad, and became outspoken about mistreatment of Blacks. His Autobiography of Malcolm X was published in 1964. During a pilgrimage to Mecca, he converted to orthodox Islam. He abandoned concepts of racial antagonism and counseled the need for human brotherhood and international cooperation. Malcolm X formed the Organization of Afro-American Unity in 1964 and became renowned as an articulate spokesperson for human rights.
Malcolm X was assassinated February 21, 1965, in New York City. His teaching lives on.
Erected by Malcolm X Memorial Foundation, Nebraska State Historical Society. (Marker Number 310.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Arts, Letters, Music • Churches & Religion • Civil Rights. In addition, it is included in the Nebraska State Historical Society series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 21, 1930.
Location. 41° 17.443′ N, 95° 57.844′ W. Marker is in Omaha, Nebraska, in Douglas County. It is in North Omaha. Marker can be reached from Evans Street, 0.1 miles west of North 33rd Street, on the left when traveling west. The marker is located in the middle of the 10 acre Malcolm X birthplace site. The park is locked and secured by fencing along the perimeter. The site is accessible via Evans Street. The park is open for special events and by request. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3463 Evans Street, Omaha NE 68111, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Spanish-American War Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); John Wesley Nichols (approx. 0.9 miles away); Joseph Francis Bauman (approx. 0.9 miles away); Alfred Sorenson (approx. 0.9 miles away); William Davis Brown (approx. 0.9 miles away); Andrew Jackson Poppleton (approx. 0.9 miles away); Johan and Sophia Ahmanson (approx. 0.9 miles away); James G. Megeath (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Omaha.
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