Exploring the Malcolm X House Historical Preservation and Archaeological Project

Explore the groundbreaking Malcolm X House Historical Preservation and Archaeological Project- a collaborative effort between the non-profit organization Project We Hope, Dream, and Believe and Wayne State University's Department of Anthropology. Learn about the exciting developments at the house, as ongoing renovations aim to fully restore the home to its original condition. Located at 4336 Williams St. in Inkster, Michigan, just a few miles from Detroit, Malcolm resided here in the early 1950s with his brother, Wilfred Little and his family, during an incredibly transitional period in his life. It is while here that Malcolm became an official member of the Nation of Islam, marking the start of his career as a minister in the Black Muslim movement.

In 2022 and 2023, archaeological excavations were carried out at the home by Wayne State Anthropology students and faculty, as well as volunteers and community members. The digs yielded hundreds of artifacts, including…