OMAHA- Malcolm X, the Omaha native and civil rights leader, is being commemorated at two future events for what would be his 99th birthday on May 19. On Sunday, the University of Nebraska at Omaha Milo Bail Student Center is celebrating the activist's actual birthday with a soul food dinner, live performances, speakers, a Black heritage program, and awards. Dinner is $25 but is free for those 18 and under, and tickets are on sale through Sunday at noon.

On Wednesday, May 22, the Nebraska Hall of Fame has planned to formally induct Malcolm X as its 27th member. The ceremony is to be held at 1 p.m. in the State Capitol Rotunda followed by a reception in the Nebraska History Museum. Notable attendees include family members of Malcolm X as well as his foundation's executive director, the individual who nominated him. Associates feel as if this is a way to recognize his contributions and importance to modern society in Nebraska and beyond.

Governor Jim Pillen and other members of the Hall of Fame Commission are a few of those set to participate in the induction. The Nebraska Hall of Fame was established by the legislature in 1961 to recognize outstanding Nebraskans. The Nebraska Hall of Fame is prepared to welcome its first African-American inductee.

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