Malcolm X Birthsite

I appreciate that SOME effort was made but that's about it. The neighborhood has taken no ownership of the site. There has obviously been no initiative taken to improve, let alone maintain, the site. I grew up in Omaha and only knew about this spot because I got lost one day. Unfortunately, until the neighborhood and community step up, I foresee no future improvements which is a poor reflection on a great man.

I gave my vist to the birthsite of El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (Malcolm X) high ratings because of what the person means to us as species and our potential dispite the situation we are born into. I had to wade through three feet high weeds to get to the stairs leading to a cheesey plaque after nearly fourty years of effort. There has been considerable improvements since the last review. I was offended by the reviewer that attacked the community. I know the area well and it is not a scarry place. I also gave the area high marks because it inspired me to action on Facebook on the Malcolm X interest group. I recommend anyone interested in the paying homege to the man contact the Malcolm X foundation dot-org to arrange a visit.

Five years ago when I visited there was a land marker but it was vandalized and the area was full of trash. It seems like even the people who live around the site don't respect it. I visited the site a few months ago. There was only a marker on a street sign and no distinct land marks showing exactly where it was. I hope that this location gets an extreme make over and that the people in the community do what it takes to preserve this historic place!

Omaha is the birthplace of both Gerald Ford and Malcolm X (born Malcolm Little), however the city only proudly boasts of the former with a presidential garden and library. Fortunately, some local residents have begun making X's birthsite discoverable... the site has no museum or visitor's center, nor any informational sign... simply a marker within a fenced-in field. If you are in Omaha, you can easily swing over to see this historical location. Considering that there is no admission (as there is no official landmark), one should be hard-pressed to complain about the lack of fanfare. And if you, like many others, feel that X was an important figure in American (and possibly African) history, consider donating to the Malcolm X Memorial Assocation , which is trying to develop a culutral and historical center on the site.

followed the signs to an overgrown weed and sapling filled junk pile on an empty lot in a questionable neighborhood. very disappointing and not worth the risk!

A must-see in Omaha! Just to be in the same space that the great man himself once lived is truly an emotional experience. I only wish that more native Omahans would take the opportunity to visit.