Today in History – May 19: Civil rights activist Malcolm X born in Omaha

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – On this day in 1925, civil rights activist Malcolm X was born in Omaha.

Born Malcolm Little, he chose the surname “X” after becoming a devout follower of the Muslim religion.

He was eventually appointed as a minister and national spokesman for the Nation of Islam…

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