Malcolm X’s activism was profoundly shaped by various influences, including his experiences with racial discrimination, imprisonment, and later, his pilgrimage to Mecca. His upbringing in a racially charged environment instilled in him a sense of anger toward injustice. While imprisoned, he educated himself and transformed his worldview, embracing Islam and the teachings of the Nation of Islam, which emphasized Black empowerment. His travels abroad highlighted the global dimensions of the struggle for human rights. Ultimately, these experiences coalesced to inform his passionate advocacy for civil rights and social change.