Was Malcolm X Justified Or Unjustified

Everyone remembered Martin happily, whilst most people tried to neglect Malcolm, so to speak. This was because Malcolm X often chose violence as a way to solve the issues and problems he faced, as he believed that this was the only way to resolve the problems of race. He was also often tagged with his quote “equality by any means necessary!” which meant that he’d do anything posssible to achieve equality, along with his extremist ways which often appealed to many Blacks whom lived in poor country areas. But how did Malcolm X actually assist in the program of civl rights? There are many examples, but one significant event that would have to be one of the nations largest civil rights events is the Unity Rally in Harlem (June 29th, 1963). He focused on giving out his speech in Harlem because of the great population of Black people, as he needed all the support he could get. During this gathering, Malcolm X’s aim was to bring together all blacks regardless of their religious background or social class. He believed that unification between his African American people was one of the most significant steps in gaining what he saw as “Perfect Freedom.” Throughout this speech Malcolm x was able to achieve many things, including strengthening his links with other civil rights leaders, yet many view some of Malcolm X’s

put forward the emancipation proclamation, but racism was still taking its toll heavily within the United States. The hatred and violence that took place all around Malcolm drove him violently into the civil rights movement, but it was shortly after that Malcolm met his final destination and was assassinated on February 21,

Dear Diary, I am one of many to witness the assassination of Malcolm X. On February 21, 1965 today we have lost a legacy. Malcolm X was a strong speaker, and was moved by many African Americans. He did so much to make us feel connected with our African American heritage. He would say the words that we would think but were scared to say. Malcolm X lost his life by the Nation of Islam; everyone is surrounded by questions of this fearless man’s death. The files The Files of Malcolm X, reveals The Smoking Guns in the FBI reports, which was dated for February 22, 1965, the files declares that Malcolm X had 10 gun shots penetrating to the chest, his thigh and

Throughout history there are many great people who dedicated their life to the advancement of the African American race. Few of these people created as much controversy during the 1960’s then the man who would be known as Malcolm X. Unlike many of the civil rights leaders of the time who promoted non violence, Malcolm X believed in the use of aggressive tactics in his battle for equality.

Throughout his life Malcolm X faced oppression from white people. From having his family’s house burned by the KKK, to having his father killed by a white supremacy group and leaving his mother destroyed, Malcolm had a deep sense of hatred towards white people in America. This resulted in Malcolm developing this philosophy that black people should in no way accept the help of white people. While he was in prison learning about the nation of Islam, his views on “white” America grew strong. Leading to his advocacy to Pan-Africanism. Malcolm shares in the book, “that freedom, independence and self-respect could never be achieved by the Negro in America, and that therefore the Negro should leave America to the white man and return to his African land of origin.” He simply believed that unless black people create a black nation, blacks in America could never be economically stable due to the discrimination they will continuously face. Later on in the book, he contradicts himself after his trip to Mecca and changes his views. Neglecting his past belief of Pan-Africanism, Malcolm came to the realization that blacks in America could be successful with the participation of whites fighting alongside them for equal rights. This came to be as a result of Malcolm witnessing race problems from different perspective around the

Malcolm X had called many to violence and many acted on it. He stated “I am for violence if non-violence means we continue postponing a solution to the American black man's problem just to avoid violence.” While Malcolm was never arrested for his cries for violence, his followers were punished when they acted on them. This is due to the followers lack of judgement from right and wrong. There were successful ways that civil rights activists could voice their protest without violence. And accomplish their goal. Martin Luther King Jr. was a prime example of peaceful assembly and used his freedom of speech to inspire many.He also made one of the largest advances in civil rights progress in United States history. If Malcolm’s followers had instead followed Martin Luther King Jr’s.peaceful protests. They would not have been arrested. Therefore public speakers who call for violence should not be arrested and remain protected under the first amendment. This is because it is the people's choice to decide their actions and if they choose to commit

Malcolm X, an African American leader and prominent figure in the Nation of Islam, was a significant individual in the African American fight for justice and equality. In contrast to the mainstream Civil Rights Movement with its nonviolent pursuit of integration, Malcolm X voiced concepts of race pride and Black Nationalism during the 1950s and '60s. Although many argue that Malcolm X did not actually “do” anything for the black community, his nontraditional programs brought a new perspective to the Civil Rights Movement, and this perspective is of relevance today in the black community.

X was also an inspiring speaker such as the likes of King Jr. Except he would fight using violent methods if necessary, “by any means necessary”, unlike King. If the American authorities did not want to deal with the peaceful protests of King then Malcolm X would be the second option. However, after leaving the Nation of Islam Malcolm X’s attitude changed to that of non-violent protest for integration. Malcolm X was assassinated in 1965 by members of the Nation of Islam.

He started out doing well in school, despite all the humiliation he went through because he was black. As he grew older, however, he turned to crime in order to get back at whites for the pain they caused him in the past. After a burglary incident, he was arrested and converted to Islam in prison. He educated and taught himself about the religion so that once he was released from prison, he could tell other people about the new person he became as a result of his conversion. Although he did incorporate his religious views into his speeches, his main focus was equal rights for blacks. He also spoke of the ways that white people deceived blacks into their ways of life, how blacks are controlled by the evil white man. He worked toward making his audience realize that they were mindlessly following whatever the whites followed. He says, “...[Elijah Muhammad] teaches us the importance of moral reformation, a knowledge of self”(Black Central). The leader of the Nation of Islam caught sight of Malcolm’s works and made him the official spokesperson for black Muslims. He was extremely involved with all of Elijah Muhammad’s works and teachings from playing this role. However, some dealings with the Nation of Islam and especially Elijah Muhammad caused Malcolm to depart from his religion. He had found that Elijah was lying to him and tried to have him killed, and

The impetus for the development for this major work arose from the varied and largely, colorful interpretations of Malcolm X. The differences seem to have arisen from scholars and historians use and understanding of many different and varied sources and most important, their own perspective of the events as they unfolded. How historians approached Malcolm X is of paramount importance to future historians and more importantly, to the study of history. Principally, these differences of thought and perspective are greatly determined by the writer's context, which in turn is at the core of the focus question, concerning the historiographical issue whether each generation writes the same history in a new way. Furthermore the purpose of

He once stated that, “Sometimes I would speak to no one for hours thinking to myself about what the white man had done to our poor people here in America.” Malcolm received a lot of backlash for his portrayal of teaching ‘black supremacy and hate”. His speeches and influence made him a target for leaders in the Nation of Islam and FBI. Many attempts were tried to take his life, unfortunately, they were successful in his assassination in 1965. After his death, many individuals tried to minimize Malcolm’s contribution to the movement.

Uniquely Malcolm X was much more different with alike goals as Dr. King. There are many arguments against X, and more captious claims spoken from him that could be the reasoning of his assassination. Malcolm X stated that he was devalued from racists in higher position even as a middle-schooler. Ever since that age he believed it was unlikely for colored Americans to pursue a career regardless of intelligence. Malcolm X used unjust statements and profanity to stir the minds of who heard him. I am personally intrigued by this attitude as it seems intelligent yet risky to do this. Did he believe his statements, or was it the disturbance that attracted attention to him? Malcom X became a member of the Nation of Islam while in prison. Forming groups of black Muslims, they were trying to protect and free men from violence especially from the police force. Malcolm X spoke with anger and

Malcolm x was a civil rights activist who fought mostly for the rights of African Americans. Before he went solo he was a member of the Nation of Islam. The leader of the NOI was Elijah Muhammad. Malcolm x was recruited while he was in prison he was learning about it and decided what he wanted to do for his life. Malcolm x was assassinated by black muslim rivals when Malcolm stopped supporting Elijah Muhammad. Malcolm x’s assassination was unjust because he was a civil rights activist and he was a leader of the NOI although others believe he was a criminal.

Malcolm X’s extreme views and takes on the solutions to racism were seen increasingly in the civil rights movement. If not for his assassination, he would have become a major competitor to Martin King’s way of protest. Although many negative actions were performed because of him, his influence was not all negative. He made the whites take him and his supporters seriously. If not for him, it is possible that King would not have been taken seriously either. He condemned the march on Washington - calling it, in his own autobiography, “the farce on Washington.” Because of Malcolm, hundreds, if not thousands of blacks did not march that day. Even though today many consider that a bad thing, he thought that the march demeaned and unempowered people of African-American descent.

Malcolm received death threats and open violence towards him. An NOI temple leader ordered the bombing of his car. Elijah Muhammad told a minister that "hypocrites like Malcolm should have their heads cut off" (PBS). His house was set fire once, but nobody was harmed. Malcolm X was assassinated by a gunshot to the chest on February 21, 1965 while speaking at the Audubon Ballroom in Harlem, New York. Three members of the NOI were convicted in his murder. His ideas were immortalized in his autobiography, Autobiography of Malcolm X (Altman, 199). Malcolm X left an everlasting impact in the fight for racial equality. Some of his ideas were radical, but he was able to gain support and followers due to his fundamental thoughts being intelligent and beneficial to black Americans. Simple thoughts such as shifting people from referring to African-Americans as “colored” and larger ideas such as movements to end police brutality are Malcolm X’s legacy. The Black Lives Matter movement credits Malcolm X as a person who endlessly fought for civil rights. Countless activists today quote Malcolm X’s profound words as inspiration and continue his lessons today. Malcolm X was definitely not a typical civil rights activist, but that is what made him even more