Anecdotes

Had six daughters: Attallah Shabazz (born 1958), Qubilah Shabazz (born 1960), Ilyasah Shabazz (born 1963), Gamilah Shabazz (born 1964), and twins Malaak and Malikah Shabazz (born 1965).

Received her Master's degree in health administration from Jersey City State College (now New Jersey City University) in Jersey City, New Jersey (1970).

Received her Ed.D (Doctor of Education) in higher education administration and curriculum development from the University of Massachusetts Amherst (1975).

Is portrayed by Angela Bassett in Malcolm X (1992) and in Les black panthers (1995)

Following her untimely death, she was interred with her husband El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz (Malcolm X) at Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New York.

Sister-in-law of Ella Collins, Wilfred X and Philbert X, aunt of Rod Collins.

Parents are Shelman Sandlin and Ollie Mae Sanders; they were unmarried.

Was a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.