The document provides biographical details about Malcolm X: - He was born Malcolm Little in 1925 in Nebraska and later became known as El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz. He was an African American Muslim minister and human rights activist. - As a young man, he dropped out of school after being told becoming a lawyer was unrealistic for African Americans. He later moved to Harlem and was involved in criminal activities. - While in prison, he learned about the Nation of Islam from his brother and converted. After leaving prison, he renounced his past and dedicated himself to the Nation of Islam and advocating for black rights.