Malcolm X's worldview was profoundly influenced by his relationship with his father, who was an advocate for black nationalism and faced violence from the Ku Klux Klan. This experience instilled a sense of racial pride and resilience in Malcolm. His father's untimely death and separation from his mother contributed to his tumultuous youth, fostering his commitment to social justice and civil rights later in life. These familial influences, coupled with his evolving views on identity and community, defined his profound impact on the civil rights movement and his philosophical teachings.