Mark Mathabane, Richard Rodriguez And Malcolm X

Many people learn to write and read with the help of a formal education. Malcom X in “Learning to Read” and Richard Wright in “The library Card” had none of these blessings. In spite of having great disadvantages both Malcom X and Wright became educated. Even though their journey to literacy have some significant differences, the resemblance are evident Malcom X and Richard Wright were incredibly resourceful and extremely self-motivated during their path towards literacy. Both of these men learned to write and read mostly on their own, and along the way, became visionary thinkers with great influence on others.

Richard Wright and Malcolm X are two African Americans that struggled so much in the pursuit of knowledge in other to gain power and figure. Richard wright is from Natchez, Mississippi; he was in the south around the year 1925 and worked for the white men helping them get books from the library. During the process of obtaining books for the white men, he wants to read and know of the black history. Malcolm X is from Omaha, Nebraska, he was in prison for burglary, during his time in prison then came the passion for knowledge and he wants to build his vocabulary on how to speak, and write letters appropriately to Mr. Elijah Muhammad. Richard wright becomes motivated when he comes across an article that made mention of H. L. Mencken being a fool and wants to know the reason for such a saying, Richard wrights’ difficulties was how to get a library card without cut reading the novel of H. L. Mencken. Richard Wright becomes transformed greatly not only has his vocabulary improved but had known a great deal of black history. Malcolm X is motivated to read so he can write good letters to Mr. Elijah Muhammad. His difficulties was learning how to read, write and himself not having enough time to read because the lights had to go off and they were watched by a moving guard, he becomes transformed by studying the dictionary to improve his knowledge of vocabulary in reading, speaking and writing good letters to Mr. Elijah Muhammad.

For example, an author’s life and obstacles often affect his/her writing, such as Elie Wiesel. In Elie Wiesel’s article “Why I Write: Making No Become Yes”, he writes about how his life in concentration camps, such as Auschwitz and Buchenwald. He writes how writing his memories from them down and in a sense getting justice for his time in the camps helped him to overcome these obstacles. In addition, many writers write about some struggles they experienced in their lives, such as Booker T. Washington. Washington often wrote about his time as a slave and overcoming the struggles of acceptance in society.

By any means necessary” (Malcolm X). During the 1950’s to 60’s Malcolm X was a Black Nationalist speaker for the nation of Islam. The Nation of Islam Impacted Malcolm X with the idea of obtaining freedom, justify, and equality by any means necessary. The Black Panther Party being strongly influenced by Malcolm also shared this idea. Malcolm’s view of ending racial discrimination was by the use of violence and advice his followers to protect themselves toward white assault ‘an eye for an eye’ unlike the views of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Newton and Bobby Seal founder of the Black Panther’s party of the 60’s led their party by the ideology of Malcolm X, and the New Black Panther found by Louis Farrakhan of the 80’s (Black Panther Party). Therefore

With proper education, it can help shape an individual's future; education is the foundation of the way of life today, it is needed and required everywhere in the world. Those who strive to be employed, make money, or do something great in the future has to rely on education to get them there. Education is mandatory to become an engineer, doctor, teacher, astronaut etc.; the skill required to be able to do any type of work is gained from learning the basics and having a clear understanding of it. An individual's success depends mainly on their talent and hardwork. Although we rely on education, we as well rely on that individual's strength, determination, and perseverance. Every individual are each a diamond in the rough and should be well taken care

America stands for equality, freedom, and choice, but upon looking into the history behind America the everlasting struggle of racism, bigotry, and inequality are revealed. Through the 1950s to the 1970s, the fight for civil rights by African Americans was prominent throughout America. Schools, restaurants, and all public facilities were segregated, African Americans were blocked from voting through literacy tests and poll taxes, and The KKK, a white supremacist group, would lynch African American men. The need for the immediate cease of these practices and the desire for equality gave way to the Civil Rights Movement. Leaders and groups arose from this movement, such as Martin Luther King Jr, Malcolm X, and the Black Panther Party. The overall goal was to achieve rights but there were two significantly different methods of achieving this goal, non-violent civil disobedience and “black power”. The shift from non-violent civil disobedience to “black power” was caused by the emotional toll of being complacent during personal attack and the truth that immediate change calls upon the use of force, and the result of the shift was the further spread of violence.

Malcolm X is seen as quite a controversial person. His admirers see him as a courageous human rights activist who campaigned for the rights of African Americans and showed white America how racist it was. His enemies see him as a racist, anti-Semitic and violent person.

Malcolm X has made one of the greatest impacts on cultural consciousness for the African American Community during the second half of the twentieth century. He was a revolutionary icon who revolutionized the African American mindset. Malcolm X transformed modest African Americans into self confident, proud, powerful African Americans. No one could escape Malcolm’s influence, even after his death.

We all hope to have, and understand, the characteristics that an amazing leader possesses. There are many great leaders, spread throughout our history. Malcolm X, George Washington, and Martin Luther King Jr. are just a few people who were blessed with what it takes to step up and become true leaders. By example, some of the other fantastic qualities of leadership also make up two remarkable people: Nelson Mandela and Suleiman the Magnificent. They exhibited many leadership-like characteristics, like them being feared yet admired by their people, or people from other countries, or the fact that they were also very intelligent, and tactical.

Do you believe in fighting violence with violence or leaving the violence untouched? W.E.B. DuBois and Booker T. Washington were two African-American rights activists during the late 1800s and early 1900s. W.E.B. DuBois and Booker T. Washington had the same idea for the end result of equality for colored people. However, they had very different approaches to reach their desired results. Booker T. Washington believed it was the right idea to approach his issues in a passive manner. However, W.E.B. DuBois believes that a more aggressive plan is necessary and he would have done anything to reach his goals. Both of these men believed that color discrimination was unacceptable. The pressing issue of discrimination bothered both

Africans have long faced racism in their long history in America. They have had their identities and rights lost under centuries of slavery. Even after the Civil War, the inequalities between African Americans and Caucasians did not cease to exist. From these troubles, many strong people have risen and been able to tell their stories. Among these include a former slave who traveled north and gained freedom, Frederick Douglass and civil rights activist, Malcolm X who both wrote their own autobiographies about their journeys against racism. While Malcolm X and Frederick Douglass lived about a century apart, they share similarities in how they faced and combated racism through education, inspiration by other people, and their eventually finding of freedom.

However, Richard believes that students taught in their family's native language are socially disadvantaged due to the delay of learning English in the earlier years of childhood. Parts of the audience may not be able to relate to Richard's struggles of the language barrier between his parents and his older siblings as well as himself, but the audience may feel empathy towards the memoir. Some may have objections to the approach the nuns took towards Richard's parents on the slow progress of the children adapting to the English language. The tone of the author is best described through the word melancholy due to his constant longing to hear his family speak their native language during dinner or just throughout the

The 1920’s in America, an incredibly extended time ago that happens to be a reminiscence we can’t individually even bear in mind any longer simply because we didn’t subsist in that era. We’ve heard many stories of the time. We’ve heard of the numerous struggles and economic crisis’s the country has triumphed over. We’ve heard stories of trepidation in men and woman and their children, and we’ve heard their daily harsh realities. Nevertheless, the question still remains. Have we heard about the glorious moments and the various amounts of greatness come to in America? Sounds like I’m talking about a super hero right? The truth is, yes, for many of us the late 1920’s delivered two of many heroes that we still

The speaker of the first speech is John F. Kennedy, 35th president of the United States. President Kennedy was instrumental in improving relations with the USSR and improving civil rights in the US. He is seen as one of the greatest presidents America has ever had.

In Mark Mathabane’s autobiography Kaffir Boy, he recalls his journey that begins in apartheid South Africa. Being under control of the whites, he witnesses violence, feels pain and suffers hunger with his family. However he overcomes the hardships and goes to college in America. Mathabane as a child is reluctant to go to school although his mother forces him to go but he earns rewards through education in school and tennis. His family is his aid that helps in his journey and sufferings in South Africa. He almost quits school when his friends in his neighborhood put a bad influence over him however his mother is there to support him. In the end of the journey, he earns a scholarship and is recognized for his sportsmanship in tennis and