Friday marks the 60th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X (also known as el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz) following a brief but lasting career as a civil rights advocate and Black nationalist.

a hip outlaw, a studious jail bird, a disciplined Muslim and a man of the people who brought a message whose time had come. Browse through this gallery of photos from throughout Malcolm X's life.

A foster child and street hustler who went on to become a world leader, Malcolm X electrified some audiences and terrified others with his aggressive brand of Islamic teachings and black nationalism.