![Detroit Griot on Twitter: "The moniker “Detroit Red” was derived from Malcolm X's fiery-red hair, light-skinned complexion, and time spent in the Detroit area, living in Lansing, Mason, and Flint. Detroit Red Detroit Griot on Twitter: "The moniker “Detroit Red” was derived from Malcolm X's fiery-red hair, light-skinned complexion, and time spent in the Detroit area, living in Lansing, Mason, and Flint. Detroit Red](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DVIc2byW4AIRR0B.jpg)
Detroit Griot on Twitter: "The moniker “Detroit Red” was derived from Malcolm X's fiery-red hair, light-skinned complexion, and time spent in the Detroit area, living in Lansing, Mason, and Flint. Detroit Red
![Detroit Opera tells the story of Detroit Red with its performance of 'X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X' | Things to Do | Detroit | Detroit Metro Times Detroit Opera tells the story of Detroit Red with its performance of 'X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X' | Things to Do | Detroit | Detroit Metro Times](https://media1.metrotimes.com/metrotimes/imager/u/original/30007387/malcolm_x.jpeg)
Detroit Opera tells the story of Detroit Red with its performance of 'X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X' | Things to Do | Detroit | Detroit Metro Times
![Detroit Griot on Twitter: "“Detroit Red” Malcolm X's final speech was in Detroit in 1965. #BHM https://t.co/AVJQ9sjINN" / Twitter Detroit Griot on Twitter: "“Detroit Red” Malcolm X's final speech was in Detroit in 1965. #BHM https://t.co/AVJQ9sjINN" / Twitter](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DVIcWgYXkAIe76g.jpg)