Why do some Blacks change their name to X?
And why was shooter Johnson (Dallas) a member of New Black Panthers, ... Panther leader stated Micah X. Johnson was a member of the Houston New Black Panther Party. ... As head of the Houston Chapter, Quanell X said Johnson was only a member for about six months.
A lot of Xs there. Terrorist attack? Yes, but you know the kind I mean...
You somehow missed Malcom X?
Slaves were generally prohibited from being taught to read and write. Once emancipated the need would arise for them to sign documents, and like illiterate whites, they would be asked to, "Make their mark," which would generally be a simple, "X".