Malcolm X House Site facts for kids
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Malcolm X House Site
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Historical marker at Malcolm X House Site
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| Location | Omaha, Nebraska |
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| NRHP reference No. | 84002463 |
| Added to NRHP | March 1, 1984 |
The Malcolm X House Site is a very important place in North Omaha, Nebraska. It is located at 3448 Pinkney Street. This site marks the exact spot where Malcolm X lived with his family when he was a baby.
This special place was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. This means it is recognized as a significant historical site in the United States. It is also listed on Nebraska's own list of important heritage sites.
History of the Malcolm X House Site
Malcolm Little was born in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 19, 1925. His parents were Earl and Louise Little. Earl Little was a Christian minister. He was also very active in his local community.
In his life story, Malcolm X wrote that his family left Omaha in 1926. They moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They left because of threats from a group called the Ku Klux Klan. This group was known for its hateful actions.
The original house where Malcolm X lived was torn down in 1965. The owners at the time, the Moore family, did not know about its connection to Malcolm X. Later, people realized how important Malcolm X was to American history.
The site was officially recognized as a historic place on March 1, 1984. A special marker was put there in 1987. This marker helps people remember Malcolm X and his early life.
Efforts to Preserve the Site
A community leader named Rowena Moore worked hard to get the site recognized. She was a civic and union activist. Her father had lived in the house and owned the property.
Rowena Moore's sister found out about the connection in 1970. She read Malcolm X's autobiography and learned about his time in Omaha. Rowena Moore hoped to build a museum at the site to honor him. She even bought more land around the property.
Today, the 10 acres (4.0 ha) of land is owned by the Malcolm X Foundation. They plan to buy more land to create a park. They also want to connect it to a nearby park called Adams Park. In 2008, the foundation started a community garden on the site. This garden helps local families grow their own food.
See also
In Spanish: Malcolm X House Site para niños
