The Nebraska Hall of Fame Commission selected Lincoln artist, Nathan Murray to design and create a bust of Malcom X for his induction into the state's Hall of Fame this year.
Five distinguished student-athletes and one legendary head coach make up the six individuals in the 2023 University of Nebraska Athletics Hall of Fame class, announced on Wednesday, June 7.
Malcolm X was born May 19, 1925, in Omaha. He lived here until 1931 with his family, until threats from the Ku Klux Klan caused their move to Michigan.
Anthony Messineo Jr., who along with his brother, Ron, have owned the Lincoln-based pizza chain for the past 50 years is being inducted into the 2023 class.
The Malcolm X Memorial Foundation in Omaha worked to make Malcolm's induction in the Nebraska Hall of Fame happen. Leaders said it's a relief to see him finally get this recognition.