Humanitarians who died on February 21

Take a focused look at the humanitarians who passed away on February 21. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1965 Malcolm X

  Malcolm X was an influential African American civil rights leader, renowned for his powerful advocacy for Black empowerment and racial justice in the United States. After a troubled early life, he became a prominent spokesperson for the Nation of Islam, where he preached Black self-sufficiency and challenged mainstream civil rights strategies. In 1964, he broke with the Nation of Islam, … [bio]