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Malcolm X was an American political activist - or campaigner.

He fought for the rights of black people, and showed black Americans that they should be proud of their culture.

He spoke passionately at rallies - big campaign gatherings - and is famous for fighting for black people to be treated the same as white people.

Shanequa went to find out more about his life and why he came to the UK in the 1960s.

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