Ladies and gentlemen, today is my honor to present you a man, who contributed to the shape of our nation. A man who had a rough infancy, through struggle, fought for the civil rights at the time of oppression cause by the segregation, inequalities and injustice, a man who never gave up for freedom. A man through his dedication, perseverance was able to make a difference in the African American community. Today he is recognized worldwide, and celebrated in the black history month. This man is Malcolm X.
Malcolm X was a visionary who had the courage to step up and motivate the African Americans to fight for their freedom, through his speeches he enable African American to act to have the equalities and justice for all. Today, his acts were one of the greatest accomplishments in the civil rights movement and an inspiration to most of African Americans.
Who could say that a man cannot change? Malcolm X is an inspiration to all Americans. Your past cannot define a man; your past cannot define your future, and you are the one who has the power to make this change. Malcolm X was a criminal in his youth, but he became a church Muslim minister, who is a trustworthy man in the eyes of many communities . He brought that vision to apply in the African American community. A change that American needed.
Time in prison
In 1946, his troubles led him in jail, and sentenced to eight to ten years in prison, but the jail didn’t define him, he used the jail as a passport the improve his life and be an inspiration to most of the African American community.
While in prison Malcolm X converted to the Nation of Islam, and learned about the nation of Islam and its leader Elijah Muhamed. He was attracted to the NOI regiment of prayers and self disc...
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... most of the civil rights movement were striving for integration, and non-violence, Malcolm x advocated separatism and self-defense. In his speech “The Ballot or The Bullet” which is one of his famous speeches advocate separatism, Malcolm was encouraging the African American community to stand up for themselves, create their own business and don’t depend from handouts from the white Americans and by fight for the right to vote. In addition, this message was a warning to the white American as a warning, therefore action needed to be taken by the African American if the right to vote were neglected.
He claimed if things did not work out with the vote, which was necessary to have equality in government, the only way forward would be to take matters into their own hands. Some white Americans believed that the speech “The Ballot or the Bullet” instigated violence,
whites down by their capacity to suffer, and ‘non-violence weakens the oppressor’s morale and exposes his defenses. And at the same time it works on his conscience’. He was against violence and said it ‘destroys everybody’, and repeated that violence would not help the people. situation, instead it would instigate white violence. So when the 3,300 black men, women and children were peacefully demonstrating for civil rights, they were attacked by the police with tear gas, fire.
X, Malcolm, “It shall be the ballot or the bullet” Washington Heights, NY IN. March 29, 1964 < http://www.wyzant.com/resources/lessons/history/hpol/malcolm-x/ballot-or-bullet>
Malcolm X should be everyone’s hero, someone people like myself should look up to as a human being. Anyone who thinks otherwise is either a racist or is extremely ignorant. Malcolm X wore his heart on his sleeve and whether right or wrong he was never afraid to say what was on his mind to anyone who cared to listen. I personally believe Malcolm X’s beliefs give me strength to do what's right and carry myself with dignity. I remember, as a kid, my parents had tons of books about Black History books. The first book I read was a Malcolm X biography. I realized Malcolm X was truly a powerful, significant, and essential work for all time.
Eventually, Malcolm and Malcolm "Shorty" Jarvis, moved to Boston. In 1946, they were arrested and Malcolm was sentenced to 10 years in prison, only serving seven years. He used the time to further his education. Malcolm soon belonged to the religious organization the Nation of Islam (NOI). Malcolm began to study the teachings of Elijah Muhammad. Muhammad taught that white society actively worked to keep African-Americans from empowering themselves and achieving political, economic, and social success. The NOI fought for a state of their own, separate from white people. He was paroled in 1952, and Malcolm was a devoted follower ...
Malcolm X, on the other hand, was a radical leader who believed in using any means necessary to bring about change. He was a charismatic speaker who advocated for black nationalism and self-defense. Malcolm X was a transformational leader who inspired his followers to take action and fight for their rights. He believed that African Americans should be proud of their heritage and culture and should not assimilate into white society. Malcolm X's message was not only about racial equality but also about economic and social justice.
The Autobiography of Malcolm X as told to Alex Haley is about the hard life of an African American man who was very powerful. This book helps people to see the things that Malcolm X contributed to the black community, the Civil Rights Movement, and to the United States. The book begins with Malcolm’s birth in 1925 and ends with his death in 1965. The overall theme is that people who are being oppressed should come together and fight for their freedom, equality, and their basic human right. Malcolm X was determined to be a voice and he dedicated most of his life to the struggle to free oppressed black people in America.
Malcolm X didn’t have it easy. Being in prison means there wasn’t a whole lot of opportunities to do much. While he was in prison he tried to not fall into the crowd the kind of assembly where individuals of men or a group of men would want. It is where men try and act tough to be someone whom people follow while in prison. That’s why Malcolm turned into becoming someone better than the rest of the men who were in prison as
Malcolm X’s experience in jail “saved” him eventually and molded him into the great leader he is known for today. While in prison the first thing that made a “positive impression” on his life is a fellow inmate named “Bimbi.” (153). What impressed him the most...
Black Nationalism played a very large part in the way Malcolm X organized and strategized his tactics. After joining the Nation of Islam in prison, Malcolm X made good use of the prison library. He educated himself so that he would be knowledgeable of Elijah Muhammad’s teachings (Benson, Brannen, and Valentine 949). Malcolm X’s message for many whites was located in the conversation from militant black separatism multicultural universalism (Baker 239). After leaving the Nation of Islam Malcolm X did not desert all of his Black Nationalists convictions. He still talked about black-sponsored business ventures, African American-run schools, and a cultural renewal of African American communities (Benson, Brannen, and Valentine 949). Malcolm X traveled to the Holy City of Mecca and throughout North Africa. He discovered Orthodox Islam and changed his views greatly (Benson, Brannen, and Valentine 949). The Middle East and Africa experiences greatly broadened Malcolm’s mind (Baker 239). His limited vocabulary of Black Nationalism was insufficient to address the challenges he so clearly saw when confronting Africa (Baker 239). Black Nationalism was a huge part of Malcolm’s beliefs and strategies and they in...
...ionary leader that this country needed but did not necessarily want. He was a controversial and compelling figure in American history. He grew up in harsh circumstances and had to fight his way out of hardship and peril. He used his time of incarceration as a point of reflection, opening himself to new ideas and philosophies. He was reviled by many for his ideas about the revolution against whites; he was also beloved by the African-American community because of his outright and passionate support for the equality of the minority, and the belief that blacks should have a place of power in American society. Malcolm X embodied what the civil rights movement represented and he should be considered as one of its greatest leaders because he helped shape the public’s understanding through his own experiences and his hard-won perspective, leadership, and sacrifice.
Malcolm X just wanted everyone to live a peaceful and happy life. There is nothing that could compare to what Malcolm did for this world today. People say that he had a very strong head and knew what he wanted and he knew what he was going to get. Malcolm Little made a huge difference in what we call a world
Malcolm X left prison a different man then he entered in. Going into confinement he was a man without ambition, one all about status. In spite of
Malcolm X throughout his whole life was one person. However, given his experiences, evolutions and phases that he went through in his 39-year life, he went by several different names. From the beginning he struggled with his racial and religious identity which led him to start going by different names. When he had a revelation he would then change his name. Malcolm X is most remembered for being a former criminal turned key figure in the civil rights movement next to the likes of Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King Jr. Unlike those two however he was most known for his advocacy for Black Nationalism and suggested that violence is the answer. His most famous phrase was how he we wanted freedom and equality “by any means necessary”, in a very
His father died when he was six due to a car accident and his mother was put in a mental hospital when he was only thirteen, after which he lived in many foster homes, he was never adopted. Around 1946, when he was 20, he ended up in prison for larceny and breaking and entering. While in prison he joined the Nation of Islam, and after his parole in 1952 he rapidly became one of its leaders. For many years he was the public face of the controversial group; in keeping with the Nation's teachings he embraced black supremacy, advocating the separation of black and white Americans and mocked the civil rights movement's emphasis on integration.... ...
In the Speech “The Ballot or the Bullet,” he stated, “All of us have suffered here, in this country, political oppression at the hands of the white man”(X,1964). This shows how X fosters a sense of unity and solidarity among his audience, recognizing that they are all fighting for the right to be equal in America. Moreover, it validates the lived experiences of the audience, affirming their struggles and frustrations faced by systematic racism. This validation fosters a sense of empowerment among his audience that may have been previously marginalized or ignored Furthermore, when X states, “Uncle Sam’s hands are dripping with blood, dripping with the blood of the black man in this country”(X,1964). X emphasizes the specific targeting of black people in America.