EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — In 1961, Malcolm X stopped in Providence while he was traveling around the country to help make sure local Muslims were able to get to an annual convention held in Chicago. The civil rights icon was a Muslim minister and activist who spoke about empowering Black p eople. He was assassinated at the age of 39 in New York City on Feb. 21, 1965. While in Rhode Island, Malcolm X sat down with WPRI 12 for an interview. Watch the conversation in the video player above. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch 12 News Now on WPRI.com or with the new 12+ smart TV app. Follow us on social media:                     Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW ...read more read less