Malcolm X

The civil rights era as a result of cultural forces and political awakenings created bold speakers. Many of these orators were audacious in their speeches, however few came close to Malcolm X. Malcolm X carried a fearless attitude presenting speeches that have been etched into American History, one the of the most iconic of these speeches was “Ballot or the Bullet” . It embodies ideas of self determination coupled with an intense call to action. The “Ballot or the Bullet” is a great speech because

between 1949 and 1989. In the 1960s, Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little, was a black nationalist who opposed the joining of whites and blacks as equals (“Malcolm X”). It could be argued that the “fire” that consumed Malcolm X was his hunger to fight for better conditions for blacks. This fire was lit by his negative experiences with white people and the time he served in prison. From early childhood, Caucasian people played a negative role in Malcolm X’s life. Malcolm Little was born on May 19, 1925 in

Malcolm X had extraordinary ways to speak his mind. The Civil Rights Movement was the moment African Americans were given equal rights. The Civil Rights Movement is one of the most important events in American history. I am proving that Malcolm X had a better philosophy then MLK. I have three main reasons why Malcolm X has a better philosophy. Malcolm X was a realist who didn’t want violence, but he realized if necessary it could be used. X understood that violence was the only to get whites attention

Malcolm X On May 19, 1925 Malcolm Little was born to Louise and Earl Little. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska. Malcolm was the seventh of eleven children. Malcolm's father, Earl, was a Baptist minister from Reynolds, Georgia. His mother was raised in Grenada in the British West Indies. His father was also became an organizer for Marcus Garvey's Universal Negro Improvement Association. Marcus Garvey and his followers fought for racial separation and more power for blacks. Growing up, Malcolm's

Malcolm X       Malcolm X was a man of strong words and beliefs. Some say that he was a man of hate and violence. Some also say that he was a smart man of hope and peace. Malcolm X‘s influence on people was felt more than it was alive rather than dead. Malcolm X was a major contributor to the black societies across the world. He fought for what he believed in and educated the young. Though his early life was full of up’s and downs he managed to, what some would say, “turn his life around”.

No man in our time aroused fear and hatred in the white man as did Malcolm, because in him the white man sense an implacable foe who could not be had for any price-a man unreservedly committed to the cause of liberating the black man in American society rather than integrating the black man into that society. (Haley XXV) Without a doubt Malcolm X was one of the most brilliantly moving speakers that has ever lived. His strong voice and commanding presence paired with his wit and sheer intelligence

     “There can be no black-white unity until there is first some black unity.” (Malcolm X, March 8, 1964) Malcolm X was probably one of the most controversial elements in the civil rights movement. Due to his radical views and actions he was detested by many peoples at that time, yet still today he is seen as a key figure along with Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.      Malcolm X had become a member of the Nation of Islam in his earlier years. The Islamic faith

was this man? Malcolm X, an 8th grade drop with a dead dad and a mentally unstable mom who started with a life of crime, but after learning about Islam, had a new outlook on things. An Ironic quote from Malcolm X is [If you're not ready to die for it, take the word 'freedom' out of your vocabulary]. Malcolm X, a devout Muslim, who saw the injustices in the Muslim African American community, used his voice to fight for equality and freedom. Malcolm X or at the time was known as “Malcolm Little” was

Critical Book Review Book review based on The Autobiography of Malcolm X Introduction: This biography of Malcolm X was a book, which had a purpose of enlightening people on how blacks were treated, it mainly focused on the life of Malcolm and how it affected his life and changed him. Malcolm X is born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, America. A country where racism is so prevalent that his family frequently gets into a confrontation with the KKK and Black Legion society due to his father being

Malcolm X Malcolm X, a civil rights leader in the 1960's believed that blacks and whites should be segregated. He also believed that white man was evil and were trying to brainwash all blacks and that Martin Luther King's "non-violent protests" weren't working and that violence was needed for change. Malcolm X's life was a life with a lot of conflict and violence in it. Malcolm X was born under the name of Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska in 1925. His father was a baptist minister and an