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    Introduction Throughout history, blacks have been treated the poorest out of all races. Although everyone under God is to be treated equal, whites thought of themselves as being the superior race. In 1619 a Dutch ship brought 20 slaves to America and it took nearly 240 years for slavery to end in 1865(Ronald, , para. 3).These helpless slaves were taken to America and put to work growing anything from cotton to tobacco. Slaves had absolutely no rights. They were simply property of their “Massa’.”

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    Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) and Malcolm Little (X) were both brilliant men who fought for the same idea but composed different ways to solve it. Martin Luther King believed in Gandhian Philosophy, originated by its composer Mohandas Gandhi, which introduced nonviolent resistance to MLK. Martin Luther King sought to “reconcile the truth of two opposites...”(Stride Toward Freedom p302) one being acquiescence which makes the oppressed, continue to be oppressed. The other being violence, which relieves

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    means necessary." These words were spoken by Malcolm X, a civil rights leader and political activist. He is also the main character, narrator, and author of the Autobiography of Malcolm X. The autobiography takes place in various cities in the United States, such as Omaha, New York, and Detroit, as well as the Middle East, and Africa. Considering the type of literature this is, it is obvious to state that Malcolm X is the main character. Malcolm X, as a child, was intelligent and popular amongst his

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    The Autobiography of Malcolm X is an example of one of those books which sparked a movement. The Black Arts Movement empowered black people to create their own literature and art and was triggered by the assassination of Malcolm X. His book, written by him and Alex Haley, was widely read and influenced the movement and views on racial issues at that time. Part of the reason why this book is so influential is the literary devices it uses. The Autobiography of Malcolm X utilizes tone, symbolism, and

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    Malcolm's life is a Horatio Alger story with a twist. His is not a "rags to riches" tale, but a powerful narrative of self-transformation from petty hustler to internationally known political leader. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, the son of Louise and Earl Little, who was a Baptist preacher active in Marcus Garvey's Universal Negro Improvement Association, Malcolm, along with his siblings, experienced dramatic confrontations with racism from childhood. Hooded Klansmen burned their home in

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    incredible pioneers. Two of the most popular pioneers are Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Be that as it may, these two pioneers had altogether different perspectives on the best way to deal with the issue of segregation and racism in the United States. Martin Luther King Jr., and Malcolm X were both social equality pioneers amid the 1960s, however had distinctive philosophies on how civil rights ought to be won. The two men were likewise profoundly religious, yet took on various religions

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    Conclusion We know that women have it harder than men to make the jump to CEO because of difference in pay, ability to secure positions and keep positions and get past the sexist voids they have to undergo along the way. But what we also know is that women have what it takes to lead as CEO just as much as men do. Women bring a different form of leadership to the table. While men bring a transactional form of leadership women tend to bring a transformational style that can relate and mold the followers

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    Malcolm X is widely considered one of the lead thinkers and influencers in the civil rights movement, which held integration and racial equality as dear and important principles. However, Malcolm frequently preached the opposite of this, calling for complete separation of the races and referring to white people as “blue eyed devils”. Malcolm repeatedly preached a message, whether explicit or implicit, that those who were white were inferior, and that there was no such thing as a good white individual

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    obtain it. “A Homemade Education” by Malcolm X and “Learning to Read” by Fredrick Douglass are about two individuals that strive to better themselves with their education after previous struggles in their lives. A lack of education makes it hard to get through life regardless your race. Being an African American during black oppression and striving for a higher education shows great dedication. African Americans have been oppressed throughout history, but two men strive to show that no matter your past

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    Today we’ll be looking over some surprising similarities with Julius Caesar and Malcom X, two leaders who quickly rose to power in their respective times. Even though from completely different ages, and a diverse difference in race and societies, both men still faced similar trials. Similar fates. Born in July 13th, 100 BC, Julius Caesar was born into the world. Early trials such as having to lead his family as the head at the age of 16 when his father died suddenly in 85 BC. He quickly rose to

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