![Malcolm X and Redd Foxx as Harlem hustlers in the 1940s, and reunited in the early 1960s. The two, known as Detroit Red and Chicago Red, were running buddies as young men. : Malcolm X and Redd Foxx as Harlem hustlers in the 1940s, and reunited in the early 1960s. The two, known as Detroit Red and Chicago Red, were running buddies as young men. :](https://preview.redd.it/0059dqy6v4j71.jpg?auto=webp&s=de218f7701221de5e593969d592745352ce92c5a)
Malcolm X and Redd Foxx as Harlem hustlers in the 1940s, and reunited in the early 1960s. The two, known as Detroit Red and Chicago Red, were running buddies as young men. :
![Detroit Griot on Twitter: "Malcolm X grew up in Lansing, Michigan. But because people in Harlem didn't know where that was, he said he was from Detroit. The nickname “Detroit Red” was Detroit Griot on Twitter: "Malcolm X grew up in Lansing, Michigan. But because people in Harlem didn't know where that was, he said he was from Detroit. The nickname “Detroit Red” was](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Euwk33aXcAI_90W.jpg)
Detroit Griot on Twitter: "Malcolm X grew up in Lansing, Michigan. But because people in Harlem didn't know where that was, he said he was from Detroit. The nickname “Detroit Red” was
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The Suffolk Journal | 'Detroit Red' brilliantly showcases Malcolm X's humble beginnings and local roots
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![Twitter 上的 Detroit Griot:"The moniker “Detroit Red” was derived from Malcolm X's fiery-red hair, light-skinned complexion, and time spent in the Detroit area, living in Lansing, Mason, and Flint. Detroit Red was Twitter 上的 Detroit Griot:"The moniker “Detroit Red” was derived from Malcolm X's fiery-red hair, light-skinned complexion, and time spent in the Detroit area, living in Lansing, Mason, and Flint. Detroit Red was](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DVIc2byW4AIRR0B.jpg)