Attallah Shabazz is a famous American actress, author, diplomat, and motivational speaker. Apart from her career, she has gained the limelight as the eldest daughter of Malcolm X, a famous American revolutionist and human rights activist.
Shabazz was born on November 16, 1958, in Brooklyn, New York, and given an Arabic name which means God’s gift. Shabazz has inspired many people, especially young girls who look up to her. Here are all her details regarding her early life, education, and personal life!
Early Life and Education
Shabazz spent her early years in a racially integrated neighborhood in Mount Vernon, New York. Despite living in such a neighborhood, her family never took part in rallies or demonstrations. She attended the Islamic Center at Riverside Drive and 72nd Street in Manhattan.
Shabazz came from a well-off family, which granted her numerous favors. Shabazz and her sisters joined Jack and Jill, a social club that was meant for children from wee-off African American families.
In her teenage years, she attended United Nations International School. After graduation, she joined Briarcliff College, where she majored in international law. The school shut down after she graduated.
When Shabazz was a young girl, she was awoken by her sister’s screams after their house was caught on fire. The actress revealed don an interview how the situation was dire, but still, her father remained calm, as he walked all the family members to a safe place.
Shabazz’s Relationship with Yolanda King
Shabazz and Yolanda King are recognized for their collaborations, which began when they were in their early twenties. During their first meeting, their fathers were not on good terms, and that made them afraid. Despite the fear, they realized after their first meeting that they had a lot of things in common.
Yolanda King the daughter of Martin Luther King Jr and Shabazz aspired to be actresses and they both lived in New York. After their first encounter, the two girls went on to join a joint lecture tour and co-wrote a play for teenage audiences.
Personal Life
Shabazz has been a private personality who never hares her private details. She has always avoided questions concerning her family status age, and other personal details. Apart from attending important public events, she has always maintained a private life.
Who is Attallah Shabazz’s Father?
Malcolm X was a famous human rights activist, Muslim minister, and prominent figure who made a name for himself during the civil rights movement. He was the spokesperson of the Nation of Islam until 1965 when he was assassinated at the age of 39.
He was a controversial figure, who was accused of preaching violence, promoting Islam within African American community, and empowering black people. He has always remained a celebrated figure, especially in the African American and Muslim Communities for advocating for racial justice.
Despite such a respected life later in life, he spent his early years in crime and a series of foster homes, after his father’s death, and his mother’s sickness
