Malcolm X: A Tragic Hero
Malcolm X born May 19, 1935 was a prominent member and spokesman for the Nation of Islam until 1963 . He called for African American’s to end racism and discrimination by any means necessary.
Following his departure from The Nation of Islam he traveled the world and went on a pilgrimage to Mecca, where he was moved by the peace around him. He felt more confident in a peaceful movement. On February 21, 1965 while preparing to deliver a speech Malcolm X was assassinated.
A year after his death, Marvel debuted The first African superhero in The Fantastic Four, their bestselling comic. The character is the leader and protector of a fictitious African country and works under the alias of The Black Panther.
What was originally just a cool superhero
Following his departure from The Nation of Islam he traveled the world and went on a pilgrimage to Mecca, where he was moved by the peace around him. He felt more confident in a peaceful movement. On February 21, 1965 while preparing to deliver a speech Malcolm X was assassinated.
A year after his death, Marvel debuted The first African superhero in The Fantastic Four, their bestselling comic. The character is the leader and protector of a fictitious African country and works under the alias of The Black Panther.
What was originally just a cool superhero