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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.
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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.
Apr 26, 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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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.
Jun 23, 1997 · Learn about the life and legacy of Betty Shabazz, an American educator and civil rights activist, and the wife of Malcolm X. Explore her biography, achievements, and association with the Malcolm X House Site in Omaha, Nebraska.
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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...
Betty Shabazz was a dedicated human-rights activist who came to national attention when her husband, Black Muslim leader Malcolm X, was assassinated while preaching in 1965. Shabazz, who was in the audience with her four children and pregnant with twins when the shots rang out, bent over to shield the children with her body.
