Malcolm X (born Malcolm Little, later el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz; May 19, 1925 – February 21, 1965) was an African American revolutionary, Muslim minister and human rights activist who was a prominent figure during the civil rights movement until his assassination in 1965. (a common occerence to civil rights activists)

Malcolm X is  a celebrated figure within African American and Muslim communities for his pursuit of racial justice.

Personal thoughts:

Malcolm X is often portrayed as a dangerous radical who had very fringe ideas, but listening to his speeches you see he was a fascinating person, with a very clear idea how the world was structured and he was trying to forge a path forward.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm_X