The death of Mrs. Shabazz was the latest in a series of tragedies to befall the family, whose matriarch, Betty Shabazz, died of injuries sustained in a fire at her Mount Vernon home in 1997. She was 61.
Her 12-year-old grandson, Malcolm Shabazz, pleaded guilty to charges that he set the fire and spent five years in juvenile detention. In 2013, Mr. Shabazz, then 28, was beaten and murdered in Mexico during a dispute over a bar while in the country advocating for the rights of construction workers.
The death of Mrs. Shabazz was a “terrible” turning point for the family of Malcolm X, who was one of the most important leaders of the 20th century, Mr de Blasio said.
What happened to Malcolm X family
Malikah Shabazz, one of the youngest daughters of Malcolm X and his wife Betty Shabazz, was found dead at home in Brooklyn on Monday, the police said.
The death of Ms. Shabazz, 56, did not appear to be suspicious, said a spokeswoman for the city medical examiner, who will determine the cause of death. A high-ranking police official said accidental food poisoning may have played a role
Betty Shabazz Networth
Betty Shabazz net worth or net income is estimated to be between $1 Million – $5 Million dollars. She has made such amount of wealth from her primary career as Civil Rights Leader.
How old is Betty Shabazz
Betty Shabazz birthday is on 28-May-34, and she was born on Monday. She is now 63 years old. Betty sun sign is Gemini and her birth flower is Hawthorn or Lily of the Valley.
Unlike her older sister, Qubilah’s personal life has been splashed across the headlines due to her involvement in a series of tragedies and scandals.
The 60-year-old was accepted into Princeton University before dropping out after just three semesters.
Qubilah told The New Yorker in 2018 that she found the Ivy League school difficult because her father’s radical reputation preceded her.
“I was supposed to wear a beret and combat boots and dashikis, and when I didn’t arrive that way it was a bit rough,” she stated.
After traveling to Paris, Qubilah took classes at the Sorbonne and met L.A. Bouasba, an Algerian man with whom she had a son, Malcolm Shabazz, in 1984.
The couple soon split and Qubilah returned to the US with her son, where she worked a series of odd jobs and began drinking heavily.
Louis Farrakhan and Malcolm x
In 1995 she was arrested by the FBI over an outlandish plot to kill Louis Farrakhan — the leader of the Nation of Islam who had fallen out with Malcolm X prior to his death. Qubilah allegedly believed Farrakhan was involved in her father’s assassination and wanted revenge.
She was indicted on charges of using telephones and crossing state lines as part of the plot but accepted a plea deal, agreeing to seek treatment for drug and alcohol abuse.
Her son Malcolm, then 10, was sent to live with his grandmother — Betty Shabazz. Shockingly, young Malcolm set fire to Betty’s home, reportedly because he was unhappy living with her.
Luis Farrakhan and Betty Shabazz
During the blaze, Betty suffered burns to 80% of her body and she later died in a hospital from her injuries.
Qubilah — in treatment at the time — had to deal with the fact her young son was responsible for her mother’s death.
Malcolm Shabazz served 18 months in juvenile detention on charges of arson and manslaughter.
However, in 2013, tragedy struck again when Malcolm — then 28 — was murdered during a trip to Mexico. Malcolm was badly beaten with a rod during a dispute over a $1,200 bar tab. Three men were arrested and charged with the murder.
Qubilah has kept a low profile in the eight years since her son’s murder. She is believed to be residing in New York.
In January 1995, Qubilah Shabazz was charged with trying to hire an assassin to kill Farrakhan in retaliation for the murder of her father. Farrakhan surprised the Shabazz family when he defended Qubilah, saying he did not think she was guilty and that he hoped she would not be convicted.
Malcolm x dauther book
The Awakening of Malcolm X is a new book written by Shabazz and award-winning author Tiffany D. Jackson. The book focuses on the young life of the famed civil rights leader, his time in jail as a young adult, and the transformative work he did to change his life. Aimed toward children ages 12-18, the book is published by Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers and illustrated by digital artist Jeff Manning and Macmillan Children’s book designer Cassie Gonzales.