Malcolm X Rhetorical Analysis

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From the influence and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X’s preachment of racial, economic, and social justice, without the influence of religion is a valid understanding through the Marxist lens. The Black communities rise to take down the White supremacists, the “White man's” ability to stay in power, and the overcoming of oppression, are all within the context that analyzes class relations and societal conflict, using a materialist interpretation of historical development, and a dialectical view of social transformation.

To analyze an activists motives and speech, their background history must also be taken into account. Malcolm X suffered from oppression by White supremacists from his childhood. This was due to …show more content…

He proposes an economic and political philosophy of black nationalism to help dismantle the economic imprisonment they have allowed Whites to cause them to embrace unconsciously. The speech does not merely call for Black people to develop little stores, but to expand these stores into much more extensive operations. More extensive operations inevitably have a national reach. Black people must establish businesses and support Black businesses. When Black people start their businesses, they can employ Black people. Malcolm X does not want Black people to have to rely on their oppressors for jobs. The speech contends that White liberals and government have failed Black people. He mentions that they could not change the minds of the Whites. Therefore, Blacks should turn to themselves and not others. They must realize liberation will come from their efforts. He puts forth a self-help philosophy for Black …show more content…

Malcolm is in opposition to “sit-ins,” “boycotting,” and marching around singing “We Shall Overcome.” He enlightens the minds of the audience by speaking the truth about who protesters are. Protesters are the lower class that has no other choice or are uneducated. Instead, fight the governmental system. To do this, the supporters of the black community must join any organization that has a gospel that’s for the uplift of the black man. In this manner, the organizations will increase in quality and quantity. The goal is to create a black nationalist army. Within this army, there would be delegates from all over the country who are interested in the political, economic, and social philosophy of black

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