That is true. That's because Malcolm X was primarily a "chief," not a "shaman."
There are two important roles in a tribe.
One is the "shaman" (or "medicine man" or "priest"). The function of the shaman is to entreat the celestial powers-that-be for a favorable natural environment, such as for good weather, plentiful game, and fruitful fertility. The shaman might also occasionally lead the tribe in group activities to influence the celestial powers-that-be, such as rain dances or other tribal-level entreatments to the powers-that-be. The shaman's attention is focused outside the tribe.
The function of the chief is to direct the activities of the tribe, such as hunting parties, war parties, harvest activities, et cetera. The chief is also concerned with enforcing the laws of the tribe and managing tribal personal interactions that affect the tribe overall--judging offenses and such. The chief's attention is focused within the tribe, ensuring that tribe members are performing tasks that make the tribe safe and successful.
Most so-called nationally recognized black "leaders" are actually shamen entreating the government powers-that-be for a favorable environment. Martin Luther King was a shaman.
There have been very few nationally recognized black chiefs directing the activities of black people to make black people successful, however. Malcolm X was a chief, which is why he didn't spend much of his time trying to convince society-at-large of anything. Rather, most of his attention was directed at directing the activities of black people toward making black communities safe and successful.
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