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Betty Shabazz (born Betty Dean Sanders; May 28, 1934/1936 – June 23, 1997), also known as Betty X, was an American educator and civil rights advocate. She was married to Malcolm X. Shabazz grew up in Detroit, Michigan, where her foster parents largely sheltered her from racism.
Apr 2, 2014 · Betty Shabazz is best known as the wife of African American nationalist leader Malcolm X, who was assassinated in New York City in 1965.
Jun 19, 2024 · Betty Shabazz (born May 28, 1936, Detroit, Mich., U.S.—died June 23, 1997, Bronx, N.Y.) was an American educator and civil rights activist, who is perhaps best known as the wife of slain Black nationalist leader Malcolm X.
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NEW YORK (CNN) -- Betty Shabazz, the widow of civil rights leader Malcolm X, died Monday, three weeks after being severely burned in a fire allegedly set by her 12-year-old grandson. Shabazz,...
Jan 6, 2021 · After the shocking assassination of Malcolm X on February 21, 1965, his widow, Betty Shabazz, received a telegram from someone long thought to be one of her husband’s rivals — Martin Luther...
Feb 4, 2019 · Betty Shabazz was the widow of Malcolm X and a civil rights leader in her own right. Learn about her early struggles, her achievements in education and her involvement in the movement.
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May 9, 2009 · Learn about the life and activism of Betty Shabazz, who joined the Nation of Islam, married Malcolm X, and raised six daughters after his assassination. Find out how she pursued education, taught at Medgar Evers College, and promoted her husband's legacy.
