Malcolm X a civil rights activist in the 1950s and 1960s took a stand for African Americans by taking a more confrontational approach in his activist speeches and writings, these actions influenced the lives of many African Americans with black nationalism and encouragement to fight for their civil rights. Malcolm X connects to the theme taking a stand by taking initiative and coming up with his own civil rights movement. Malcolm X was different from other civil rights activists because he believed in fighting back physically but that changed later on when he visited Mecca where he met other Muslims which changed his views. According to (www.biography.com) Malcolm X became the minister of temple no. 7 in Harlem after being released from prison. …show more content…
He said, “Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts a hand on you, send him to the cemetery…if we react to white racism with a violent reaction, to me that’s no black racism. If you come to put a rope around my neck and I hang you for it, to me that’s not racism. Yours is racism, but my reaction has nothing to do with racism.”Malcolm was critical of the non-violent tactics, supporting the right of self-defence. He said, “Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts a hand on you, send him to the cemetery…if we react to white racism with a violent reaction, to me that’s no black racism. If you come to put a rope around my neck and I hang you for it, to me that’s not racism. Yours is racism, but my reaction has nothing to do with racism.” (Hamilton). This is exactly what Malcolm X believed in. Malcolm wasn’t like other civil rights activist Malcolm had a “By any means” approach to racism, he would use self defense if he had to. Malcolm took a stand for all African Americans and fought for civil rights equality by leading huge rallies and preaching about what he wanted most which was equality. Malcolm got his point across and was well respected, he was fortunate enough to have a successful movement that lasted until February 21, 1965 due to Malcolm being gunned down. “As Malcolm X led a mass rally in Harlem on February 21, 1965, rival black muslims gunned him down”(www.biography.com) .”...Malcolm X—realised after his suspension from the Nation of Islam—as it created jealously and rivalry within the organisation”(www.historynewsnetwork.org). This caused Malcolm X to be gunned down and later pronounced
Malcolm X was a strong advocate for the right of African Americans and can be considered one of Americas most influential people of the 1960’s followed be Dr. Martin Luther King. Malcolm X was born in a large family and has to move to place to place because of the “back to Africa” movement. This event will leads his father to be murdered and was thrown on the train track to make it look like an accident caused him to have a hate rid toward white people. Even though Malcolm X was an excellent student in schools, but because of the racial tension between him in the white teacher often showed Malcolm X with discouragement. Because for the discouragement that he would receive during school Malcolm X would drop out of school and seek out crime gaining respect on the streets. Malcolm X wanted to join the military, but was turned down because his he believed. After being turned down form school and the military Malcolm would commit grand larceny and will be sentenced to prison. In prison is where he would meet an intellectual by the name of Bembry who would inspire him to educate himself and become notorious “Malcolm X”. Upon meeting Bembry and developing has mind, he would also developed his spirtualality by devoting his life to the Nation of Islam (NOI). After he left the prison, he would create his legacy by preaching about the Nation of Islam and influencing huge crowd of people to fight for the rights of the African American people. A sided by side comparison between Dr Martin
Malcolm X was a young African American who was a militant leader of black independence against white supremacist America. Malcolm was born in Omaha, Nebraska in a small house that he shared with his six other siblings and two parents. Throughout his life he changes from an avid reader and diligent student to a street hustler. Then later to a civil rights leader and activist. Malcolm spent the majority of his active life as a minister under the Nation of Islam, the Black Muslims. Malcolm’s greatest evolution
Malcolm X once said, “We declare our right on this earth...to be a human being, to be respected as a human being, to be given the rights of a human being in this society, on this earth, in this day, which we intend to bring into existence by any means necessary.” In other words, all Malcolm X wanted was the inalienable rights that every single human being should be granted. This is what all the Civil Rights Leaders wanted during the Civil Rights Movement. Malcolm X, however, was very “Machiavellian” about his approach as he thought that the ends did, in fact, justify the means. He was willing to do whatever it took to achieve his goal. Contrary to another well known Civil Rights Leader, Martin Luther King Jr., who had a more passive approach
Malcolm X is one of the most influential men to ever walk on the face of this earth. What he did for the black community in 1960s and 1970s helped to unravel the years of maltreatment to the black folks, which is one of the reason we stand proud here now. Malcolm X was born on May 1925 in Omaha Nebraska which was not a very easy place to live for black people at the time. Malcolm X is usually compared to the great Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. even though the both wanted to see their people grown they did it in different ways. Malcolm was the one man one picked up the momentum for the African American Cultural Movement that had lost it’s way due to the stock crash in the 1920s.That didn’t change a thing in his head because even when the nation
The people that share the same hardships often change the way they go about their lives. The suffering that they endure everyday often leads to a desire to make a change. Malcolm Little, better known as Malcolm X, suffered most of his life due to racism. The racism and discrimination he endured became so overwhelming that he decided to make a change and take action against white supremacy for blacks in America(Biography.com Editors). As an African-American, he and other African-Americans risked their lives to create a better life for themselves and the African-American race. The challenges that Malcolm X overcame and his success in his civil rights movement makes his life so significant. Malcolm X is an international treasure because he provided the African American community with confidence to fight against white supremacy.
A) Malcolm X believed that civil rights should be equated to human rights as a human right is something that was given to you inherently and could or should not be taken away. He also believed that if civil rights were elevated to a human rights struggle, that all of the world could work to erase the racial inequality within all of society, not just within America.
A righteous and amazing individual known as Malcolm X was a man not many people truly know about. Malcolm’s enthusiasm in helping blacks really understand the world they live in and their credence in their society should at the least be welcomed so a correlation can be established and the world can focus on more pressing issues other than race. He was an angry, potent activist and motivated extremist for all the right reasons. In his life he had to overcome many obstacles and triumph over many predicaments that threatened him mentally and physically. Malcolm had converted to a religion and he gave it his all. Malcolm believed in the religion and its leader more than he believed in himself, just to find out things are never what they seem. People time after time tried to end his life even before he was assassinated and though he realized that his days were numbered still pushed forward. One thing we all learn in life is that your biggest enemy that you will ever face is yourself; at times he fought himself more than anyone else.
Malcolm X devoted his life to the civil rights struggle for African Americans. He advocated for African Americans to disassociate themselves with the white man, and he even praised violence. In his speech “The Ballot or the Bullet”, he states that “We want freedom, but we’re not going to get it saying we shall overcome” (Malcolm X). Malcolm X tries to convey that peaceful protests, aren’t going to work, that a more violent approach needs to be taken, to not only show the extent they’re capable of. To as well demonstrate to the public, that this cause is a cause they’re willing to die for. The reason why I identify so much with Malcolm X is, because he taught me that you have to work for everything in this life. Also, he taught me to be self- reliant, and not depend on another’s kindness. Malcolm X way of life, and determination helped spur waves of people whom became future leaders of America.
Malcolm X was born on May 19, 1925 as Malcolm Little to his father-a Baptist minister and his mother who stayed at home taking care of him and his siblings. When he was 6 years old his father was killed in a street car accident. His family then became poor and he had to go to foster care where his relatives then took care of him. In his early 20s he was sentenced to ten years in jail and this was when he became a Black Muslim. Once he got out of jail he became a spokesman for the Black Muslim. During this time America was having a major movement for racial integration and Malcolm X did not want this so he became a civil rights speaker and stated that there should be racial separation. Malcolm X stood by what he thought and went so far as to
Malcolm X was a black political speaker, activist and Muslim minister. He had a dark past, which affected and helped him in changing the way many African
Of the people whose names are mentioned in history, some men like Thomas Edison are praised for their genius minds, while others such as Adolf Hitler are criticized for leaving a depressing legacy behind. While it is relative easy to notice the type of legacies these two men left, legacies of other men are often vague and they seem to be imbedded in gray shadows. This is how many people view the life of Malcolm X. Malcolm X during his lifetime had influenced many African Americans to step up for their rights against the injustices by the American government. One on hand, he has been criticized for his hard stances that resemble extremism, while on the other hand he has been praised him for his effort in raising the status for African
He often brought the discussion of racial hatred to the public’s attention, and many people felt like Malcolm X articulated their complaints concerning inequality better than the mainstream could. Many people felt like if they had no voice, then they could count on Malcolm to speak when they couldn’t find the words. He was always trying to show black Americans their worth and to not be ashamed of the color of their skin. And to not let anyone say we can’t do something, or we can’t be something.Malcolm X spread Islam throughout the black communities, which helped keep young men off the streets. He electrified urban audiences with his eloquent prose and inspirational style. Huge crowds would gather to hear him when he was associated with Elijah Muhammad’s lost-found nation of Islam movement. He taught adults and kids a different way to live, showing these boys how to be young men, and that there is more to life than poverty. I believe he just wanted all blacks to have a fair shot to go past the moon, to be fearless and believe that they can be great.Over time, Malcolm X inspired positive movements such as the “black power” movement, which stood for solidarity and emphasized racial pride and the creation of black political and cultural
Malcolm-X was born little 1925.The February 21 1965 and the week after Malcolm-X home was firebombed.Malcolm was 9 year old when was arrested for the first time for allegedly stealing and powning his half-sister fur coat.Malcolm-X movie with his brother by near Detroit. When Malcolm was 6 years old and when his father was mysteriously murdered. Malcolm-X was 15 year old when his half-sister don’t back school.He have job around 17 year old when being to work at railroad job.People make about Malcolm-X in 1992.He wrote book around 1965. In 1992 American biographical drama film about the Aro American Activist Malcolm X The shot that killed Malcolm-X in February 1965 as he stood on a podium in New York tore through his chest and resounded around the word.
Malcolm X, an unlikely hero has become the leader for the people by changing the face of the Civil Rights Movement through militant means; but ultimately the CIA turned against him because of his associations with Communist leaders. He was targeted throughout his years after shifting to a vision of peace, truth, wisdom and freedom. He had gotten out of the darkness by God’s will, but haters and or racial discriminators pressured him for the color of his skin.“I am not a racist. I am against every form of racism and segregation, every form of discrimination. I believe in human beings, and that all human beings should be respected as such, regardless of their color”(Brainyquote) ~Malcolm X. He was a nonviolent person who wants to bring his community together, but others believe what they want to, therefore Malcolm gets back to crime and jail. Malcolm says;“We are nonviolent with people who are nonviolent with us.” What ever actions and programs people use to tackle us down we answer respectfully and peacefully.” Malcolm faced a lot of hate and strong tension in his community and towards him before he passed away. However, he could care less for the hate and he started on a new journey looking for answers to solve the big picture of discrimination and segregation.
Malcolm X was part of the nation of islam, they believed in violent protests. Malcolm X exhorted blacks to cast off the shackles of racism "by any means necessary," including violence. "You don't have a peaceful revolution," he said. "You don't have a turn-the-cheek revolution.