- In December 1953, just a bit more than a year after he
was paroled from prison, Malcolm became the minister
at the NOI’s
Boston mosque, Temple No. 11. The following year
he also became the minister at Temple No. 12 in Philadelphia
7 in New York.
- In 1957, Malcolm found the NOI newspaper, Muhammad Speaks.
- Beginning in the 1960s, Malcolm was invited to participate
in numerous debates, including forums on radio stations
in Los Angeles, New York, Washington. He was invited to
universities, such as, Harvard Law School, Howard University,
Mind,” “The Mike Wallace News Program”.
- The New York Times reported that Malcolm X was the
second most sought after speaker in the United States
- On June 29, 1963 Malcolm lead one of the nations largest
civil rights events known as the Unity Rally in Harlem.
- Cassius Clay, the
famous boxer decides to convert to the Muslim religion
and join the Nation of Islam after Malcolm befriends
and ministers to him. In February 1964, Clay announces he has
his name to Muhammad Ali.
- In March 1964, Malcolm forms
the Muslim Mosque, Inc after his split with the NOI.
He also organizes the Organizations of Afro-American Unity
(OAAU) several months later.
- Malcolm worked on his autobiography for two years with
writer Alex Haley, which was published in November