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Malcolm X's Early Hustling Life
- Malcolm X's early life included hustling, drug dealing, and facilitating connections between wealthy whites and black sex workers.
- He later reflected on this period with regret, as it contrasted sharply with his later political awakening.
Mother's Institutionalization Impact
- Malcolm X's mother was institutionalized for 26 years after traumatic harassment and his father's racist murder.
- He expressed profound rage and trauma about her condition and the systemic failures causing it.
Malcolm X’s Commanding Presence
- Malcolm X quelled a charged protest in Harlem by raising his hand, demonstrating his immense authority.
- Police recognized his unique ability to both start and stop race riots at will.