The Life of Malcolm X

As one of the most controversial elements in the civil rights movement, Malcolm X was born into strong prejudice, where his family, friends and life experiences had a major impact on his life. During his childhood, Malcolm X suffered from domestic violence and abuse by whites. He was a light-complexioned black man because his grandmother was raped by a white man. He resented every drop of the white rapist's blood in him. When Malcolm was only a child, his house was burnt down by the KKK. Shortly after, his father was murdered by them. While serving time in jail for burglary and drug deal…