Malcolm X’s early life experiences, including his family's struggles with racial violence and his father's murder, profoundly shaped his perspectives on race relations. These formative events instilled a sense of anger and injustice that fueled his passion for advocating Black rights. His experiences with incarceration exposed him to the teachings of the Nation of Islam, which further radicalized his views. Malcolm X's journey from disillusionment to powerful activism reflected a transformation driven by a quest for social justice and equal rights for African Americans.