Malcolm X and NOI

• Who was the leader of the NOI?

  Elijah Muhammed who was the leader from 1934-1975
• What were the aims of NOI?

  To increase black self-esteem, to improve the black economic situation and to encourage separatism
• What was King branded by the NOI?

  'A fool' and an 'Uncle Tom'
• What did King call the NOI?

  A 'hate group'
• How much did membership of the NOI grow?

  From 400 in 1952 to 40,000 in 1960
• Where did most of Malcolm's followers come from?

  Poor black ghettos
• When did Malcolm showcase his power and authority?

  In NY City in 1957
• What occurred in NY City in 1957?

  A black Muslim was beaten by a police officer and Malcolm gathered a crowd of 800 who only dispersed when he was assured that the Muslim was receiving good medical attention
• What was Malcolm against?

  The methods adopted by most traditional black activists
• What did he describe the NAACP as?

  A white man's organisation, full of 'Uncle Tom's'
• Why did Malcolm criticise CORE?

  He criticised their Freedom Rides saying they would do better to concentrate on Northern ghettos
• What did Malcolm believe about King's teachings?

  He said that King and Christian teachings would encourage white violence on submissive blacks
• How did Malcolm garner an audience?

  He addressed audiences of thousands at rallies in NY City, Chicago an Washington several times a year
• When did Malcolm leave NOI?

  In 1964 after falling out with Muhammed
• What did Malcolm continue to urge?

  For blacks to defend themselves if necessary
• When was Malcolm killed?

  In 1965 he was assassinated by NOI members
• How many people filed past Malcolm's coffin?

  20,000 Harlem blacks
• What did Malcolm receive upon his death?

  Condolences from all black civil rights organisations and many foreign leaders
• What did Malcolm's speeches and focus do?

  They increased ghetto pride but also possibly increased black violence