A picture of Malcolm X's childhood home in Omaha, Nebraska
Early Life in Omaha
Malcolm X was born Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska in 1925. His childhood home, located at 3448 Pinkney Street, was a humble abode that would shape his early years and influence his later activism.
A Home of Love and Struggle
Malcolm's parents, Earl and Louise Little, instilled in him a strong sense of self-worth and pride in his African American heritage. Despite facing racism and economic hardship, the Little family's home was a haven of love and support.
From Omaha to the World
Malcolm X's childhood home in Omaha may seem like an unlikely starting point for a global civil rights leader, but it was here that he developed the passion and conviction that would drive his later work.
