In X written by Ilyasah Shabazz takes place in Lansing, Michigan during a troubling time for blacks in American.(2) When Malcolm was growing up next to his brothers and sisters it was hard enough, it also didn’t help that he had a tendency to get in trouble. From stealing fruit to getting in fights with his brothers he was very young and causing too much trouble. After Malcolm moved to Boston he became more of an adult working a job but also partying. He started to get into the habit of staying out late with his girlfriend Sophia and going to dances. Malcolm stayed in this routine for a while until he moved to Harlem after working a train job, Malcolm said that he loved the street lifestyle and Harlem was perfect for that. Malcolm got into
