Black History 365 | # 85 El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (formerly Malcolm X) May 26, 2024 In 1963, Malcolm X went on a pilgrimage to Mecca, the birthplace of the Islamic faith. He completely changed his mind about religion, race relations, and violence on that journey. He converted to Islam, and abandoned his belief in violence and separation. Instead, he began to hope for a true brotherhood of all races. He changed his name to El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz to mark what he said was his journey from darkness to the light.
