Malcolm X Role Model

His name sounds like it can be a superhero’s name, but he, Malcolm X, being a rights-activist and public speaker, once said, “I believe in human beings, and that all human beings should be respected as such, regardless of their color.” (Quotes by X 1). X, a role model to the black community and founder of the Muslim Mosque Inc., was a powerful black leader who fought for human rights and equality. X became one of the most known people, somewhat of an alternative to Martin Luther King Jr., to speak up against the law. Many, not just X and King, did believe in equality amongst all, yet they only preached and complained without actually doing anything to make a change. A leader does not have to be someone in a higher class or someone who has money. A leader should be passionate and should not give up no matter what people throw at them for standing up for themselves. Although leaders may have troubles, true leaders should be able to try their best and do whatever it takes for the greater good.
X’s leadership skills were something people looked up to. Gaining equality for the black community was something X was passionate about. X, while teaching in the Muslim Mosque Inc., once said, “ You don’t have to be a man to fight for human rights, you just have to be an intelligent human being.” (Quotes by X 1). X believed that without education, people would not go anywhere in the world (Quotes by X 1). Education is one of the keys to being successful and being able to make the change you want. How can you make a change without having any knowledge of what you want or knowledge of how to succeed?
Being a leader means not showing any weakness, even if you are dying on the inside, a leader must set a good example. Malcolm X had many obstacles to face throughout his