Malcolm X was an American Muslim minister and human rights activist who was a popular figure during the civil rights movement. He is best known for his work as a leader of the Nation of Islam and for his advocacy of black nationalism.Malcolm X's most famous speech was entitled The Ballot or the Bullet", and was delivered on April 3, 1964. In this speech, Malcolm X argues that African Americans must unite and vote in order to achieve equality. He also urges African Americans to armed self-defense in the face of continued racism and violence.The speech was widely circulated and helped to make Malcolm X a household name. It also helped to spur on the civil rights movement and to bring about change in the United States."