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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 was the wife of Malcolm X, a civil rights activist and leader of the Nation of Islam. She survived his assassination in 1965 and became a university administrator and fundraiser until her death in 1997.
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,...
May 24, 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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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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Jun 24, 1997 · Betty Shabazz, who saw her husband, Malcolm X, assassinated 32 years ago and sought to preserve his memory and teachings in a life that became a symbol of perseverance to black America, died...
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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.
