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X: A Novel Review There comes a time in each man’s life in which he must decide who he is, who he is going to be and how he is going to live his life. X: A Novel is about the teenage years of El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz-Malcom X, who later went on to become a world-renowned, and eventually martyred, human-rights activist. Malcom’s daughter; Ilyasah Shabazz along with Kekla Magoon, the co-author of this book, tells her father’s story in such a vivid way it feels as though it is possible to be right

Malcom X is a biological film that takes viewers through the life of Malcom Little. The movie begins with him as a child and shows the hardships black families faced because of racism and white supremacy in America. The movie shows how white people would show up at the houses of these families to burn and diminish their already complicated lives. He starts off working as a porter assisting people with the luggage where he got the name Detroit Red, but shortened it to Red soon after. He then gets

The Autobiography of Malcom X by Malcom X is a book that shares many common themes as I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Both books deal with the racial inequality of African American in the United States. Both books are autobiographies that show the graphic lives of two African Americans. However, The Autobiography of Malcom X focuses more on a controversial historical figure than on the childhood of a young African American girl. This controversial figure is often depicted negatively in media and

WORLD FAMOUS HERO, MALCOLM X: 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

Malcom X gives his speech during a time in American history when equality and civil rights between blacks and whites had not yet been established. Like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcom X also fought for the civil rights of Black Americans in the 1960s, but using different tactics. Malcom X was angry that Congress had opposed bills that were intended to support the equality and civil liberties of African Americans. In the North, where Blacks were allowed to vote, White politicians came to Black

are expanded they begin to understand and view more. The process of becoming knowledgeable through education can differ from the individual or situation. The overall experience as well can change the perception. Two passages, “Learning to Read” by Malcom X and “The Allegory of the Cave” by Plato both contain an individual who goes through the path of gaining wisdom. Although both passages contain similarities involving one going through an experience resulting in the enlightenment of education, there

Melissa Coss Aquino English 11 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

behind this famous quote was Civil Rights Activist, Malcom X, a man who knew firsthand how to overcome adversity. The Autobiography of Malcom X demonstrates the hardships that this civil rights leader faced throughout his life such racism, violence and religious tension. He also discusses how he overcame these struggles. Malcom X experienced adversity multiple times in his life yet was still successful even though the odds were against him. Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little faced adversity early on as

Martin Luther King and Malcom X, both prominent figures in the Civil Rights movement, had vastly different views on segregation and violence. The first time these two met was at the U.S. Capitol in 1964 to watch the Senate debate on a Civil Rights bill. Of the two, Martin Luther king had the better philosophy for America in the 1960’s because of his views on Integration, economics, and anti-violence. One view that King had that was better for the time was his view on Integration. “Let us march

Malcom X I do not agree with all of Malcom X’s extreme views, however I could not read his work without being moved in some way. It is extremely powerful and thought provoking. He seemed to have had possessed an unwavering set of morals. It was not until I dove deeper into his background, and learned of his upbringing, did I reach better understanding of Malcom X. He endured racism his whole life. Never being able to get away. He was drowning in it, when he found Islam, it was like coming up for