Brother Malcolm X RIP

Today while we’re off of work and school celebrating the birthdays of Washington and Lincoln, we must also remember that this day, February 21st, marks the death of a courageous advocate for the rights of African Americans, Malcolm X.

Malcolm X was the most prominent national spokesman for the Black Muslims of his time. He was widely sought as a speaker, and his debating talents against white and black opponents helped spread the movement’s message. At this time in the United States there was a major thrust for racial integration; however, Malcolm X and the Black Muslims were calling for racial separation. He believed that the civil rights gains made in America were only tokenism. To many, he was a courageous advocate for the human rights of African Americans, and he will enter the annals of American history as one of the greatest and most influential African Americans.

Today marks 46 years since his passing. RIP.

Browline glasses aka Horn Rim are a style of eyeglass frames which were very popular during the 1950s, especially in the United States. The name derives from the fact that the bold upper part of the frames frame the lenses in the same way that eyebrows frame the eyes. Sometimes, the style is referred as “Clubman” frames.[citation needed] Ray-Ban “Clubmaster” sunglasses have Browline style frames.

Browline glasses were invented in 1947 by Jack Rohrbach, then vice-president of Shuron Ltd., an eyeglass company.[1]. As of 2010, Shuron is still producing these frames, and is one of the few companies doing so.[2]

Browline glasses made up almost half of all the eyeglasses sold during the 1950s.[2]

Other Notable People that wear similar pair of glasses

Browline glasses have been worn by a variety of historic personalities and fictional characters. Below is a partial list, in alphabetical order by family name.

Colonel Sanders as pictured in the KFC logo
Frank Abagnale Jr., an U. S. security consultant best known for his history as a former con man (although, in the 2002 U. S. crime film Catch Me If You Can, the glasses are worn by the character Carl Hanratty, played by Tom Hanks)
Noah Bennet, a character in the NBC television drama Heroes (aired 2006-2010), although most characters erroneously use the term horn-rimmed glasses
Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale, U. S. socialite, also known as “Big Edie” from the 1975 cinéma vérité documentary Grey Gardens
The Honorable Tommy Douglas, the Canadian social democratic politician (in office 1935-1979)
William Foster, also known as D-Fens, the main character of the 1993 crime-drama film Falling Down
Michel Foucault, the French philosopher, sociologist, and historian (born 1926, died 1984)
Noel Gallagher, guitarist in the band Oasis (active 1991–2009)
Kevin Costner, as played in the 1991 Oliver Stone film JFK, wears these glasses
Jeff Goldblum, an U. S. film actor who is an avid vintage frames enthusiast and who frequently wears Browlines in real life and film roles
Ralf Hütter of the electronic-music band Kraftwerk (active 1968–present)
Jiang Qing, first wife of communist Chinese dictator Mao Zedong (married 1939-1976) and leader of the “Gang of Four” during the Cultural Revolution of 1966–1976
Patrice Lumumba, Congolese independence leader and the first legally elected Prime Minister of the Congo after he helped win its independence from Belgium in 1960.
Morrissey, the English singer and songwriter (active 1982–present)
Lord Laurence Olivier, English actor, director, and producer for stage and film (active 1926–1988)
Mr. Orange, a character in the 1992 Quentin Tarantino film Reservoir Dogs, wears the Ray-Ban “Clubmaster” sunglasses
Dr. Spencer Reid, a character played by Matthew Gray Gubler in the CBS television police procedural drama Criminal Minds
Colonel Harland Sanders, founder of KFC/Kentucky Fried Chicken (1890–1980), and pictured in the KFC logo with his glasses
Calvin Webber, a character played by Christopher Walken in the 1999 romantic comedy film Blast from the Past
Edward Wilson, a character played by Matt Damon in the 2006 spy film The Good Shepherd

This book“The Autobiography Of Malcolm X” Is one of, If Not my Favorite, Book of All Time, and I’m a Sci-Fi Geek. This Book, runs the gambit on the life of one of the greatest black figures of all time, and goes from him as a Hick, to a Criminal, to a Religious leader to A Spiritual Giant!!

The Story was told to Alex Haley, the Aurthor Of “Roots” by Malcolm Himself. Starting Out As Malcolm Little, as a Hick in NYC learning the Criminal ways, and dealing with Plenty of White women before he went to jail, “The Jig is Up Malcolm”(his friend Shorty said when the Cops Popped Them), then in Jail he Found his way to Islam, well the The Nation of Islam, and after his release, he quickly became something that drew in Millions of Followers, then after some fall out with the Nation and a Pilgrimage to Mecca, he opened his Eyes up to True Islam and came back Spiritually ready to start a New Mosque just before he got brutally murdered in front of his Wife And Children. A Must Read Book not only for every Black Man, but For Any Man!!!!!

Biography of Malcolm X, the famous African American leader. Born Malcolm Little, his father (a minister) was killed by the Ku Klux Klan. He became a gangster, and while in jail discovered the Nation of Islam writings of Elijah Muhammad. He preaches the teachings when let out of jail, but later on goes on a pilgrimage to the city of Mecca, there he converts to the original Islamic religion and becomes a Sunni Muslim. He changes his name to El-Hajj Malik Al-Shabazz and stops his anti-white teachings, as he realises the error of his mistakes. He is later on assasinated and dies a Muslim Martyr.

As we celebrate the memory of Malcolm X today, we wanted to give you some quick facts about him if you don’t know too much but don’t want to read a whole bio. Hit the jump to find out some key facts about the man who was Malcolm X.

Birth name: Malcolm Little
Nickname: (early years) Detroit Red, Big Red
Name change: Malcolm X; El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz

Birth date: May 19, 1925
Birth place: University Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska

Death date: February 21, 1965
Death place: The Audubon Ballroom in New York
Burial location: Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York

Parents: Earl Little and Louise (Norton) Little
Siblings: (in order of birth) Ella, Earl and Mary (half-siblings from Earl’s previous marriage); Wilfred, Hilda, Philbert, Reginald and Yvonne
Married: Betty (Sanders) X; on January 14, 1958
Children: Attallah, Qubilah, Ilyasah, Gamilah, Malaak and Malikah

Hair color: Reddish brown
Eye color: Brown
Elementary school: Pleasant Grove Elementary School in East Lansing, Michigan

Occupation: Civil rights activist
Nationality: American
Religion: Islam
Famous tagline/quote: “By any means necessary.”