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Which cities did Malcolm X organize Nation of Islam temples in?
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Malcolm X
Prominent figure in the Nation of Islam Malcolm X, 1965.
After joining the Nation of Islam in 1952, Malcolm X became a key organizer for the movement. He was responsible for establishing temples in the following cities:
- New York1
- Philadelphia1
- Boston1
Additionally, he organized temples in various cities throughout the South. He also personally founded Boston Temple No. 11 and later served as the minister of Temple No. 7 in Harlem.1