Malcom X Freedom Of Speech Analysis
A voice was all we had in the beginning. It was our first instrument.
Going back to the time when our ancestors roamed the earth. Back when there was no such things as Instagram and twitter. Back when the world didn’t quite make as much sense as it does now. Back when my people didn’t have a right to express themselves or live the way they chose to. The time of slavery, racism, discrimination and hatred towards colored folk. We didn’t have a voice then.
We were brought from our mother lands to this new world to work. We didn’t work for pay nor did we work because we wanted to. We did it because we were forced. There was no if ands or buts about the situation it was simply what it was at the time. We as colored folk had no say in who we …show more content…
were at the time. We were just nappy headed, dark skinned Negroes. Our voices were hushed. We kept every bit of animosity we felt towards our oppressors to ourselves in fear of the worst. We were beaten and belittle to the point where we NEEDED to be compliant in order to see another day. Willie lynch was a man who the “art” of lynching got its name from. He was known as THE slave breaker.
“There is INTELLIGENCE, SIZE, SEX, SIZES OF PLANTATIONS, STATUS on plantations, ATTITUDE of owners, whether the slaves live in the valley, on a hill, East, West, North, South, have fine hair, course hair, or is tall or short.” He stated in his The Making of a Slave speech in 1712 in Virginia.
His speech stated that instead of killing off the disobedient slaves why not break them? Mold them into our own. This system was meant to tear us apart by the one thing we should have been embracing: each other. Using this method would allow the slave masters to segregate us black folks. Make us turn on one another. Over time we started to distrust in ourselves and our people. Majority of our people became submissive towards the lifestyle. And as I’ve said before our voices became hushed.
Freedom of speech is not just a right it’s a means for justice for my people. Justice from all those gruesome years we spent caged up like animals forced to abide by the rule of a slave master. We can voice our opinions without fear of repercussions from the government because we are protected by the first amendment. Instead of bottling up our emotions and feelings we can now blurt them out in relief and sigh in happiness because we are able to see another day.
Freedom of speech is not just a phrase it is a way of life.
Every day we have the opportunity to be heard in our community. Through our voices we can make the word a better place. Take Malcom X as an example: Some people who believe that Malcom X’s methods were a bit unnecessary failed to realize what he really stood for. He articulated concepts of race pride and Black Nationalism in the 1950s and '60s. He showed us as African Americans we should embrace our race instead of looking at it as if it were a curse. X also showcased the importance of being heard in society. Malcom helped us realize why it is important to be heard in the government. If someone isn’t willing to hear you speak, you have to shout and make them listen instead of taking what they give you if it doesn’t benefit you, your family, or friends. He made the people listen to him although it was frowned upon. Freedom of speech as Malcom X showcased is about voicing your beliefs, emotions and feelings despite the status quo.
Without our voices who are we?
If we aren’t able to open our mouths and speak about a certain subject, we are giving others the opportunity to judge us without actually knowing us. We just look like a blank canvas waiting to be drawn on. How can you expect to make connections if you can’t open your voice and speak about your personal
feelings?
Going back to the time when our ancestors roamed the earth. Back when there was no such things as Instagram and twitter. Back when the world didn’t quite make as much sense as it does now. Back when my people didn’t have a right to express themselves or live the way they chose to. The time of slavery, racism, discrimination and hatred towards colored folk. We didn’t have a voice then.
We were brought from our mother lands to this new world to work. We didn’t work for pay nor did we work because we wanted to. We did it because we were forced. There was no if ands or buts about the situation it was simply what it was at the time. We as colored folk had no say in who we …show more content…
were at the time. We were just nappy headed, dark skinned Negroes. Our voices were hushed. We kept every bit of animosity we felt towards our oppressors to ourselves in fear of the worst. We were beaten and belittle to the point where we NEEDED to be compliant in order to see another day. Willie lynch was a man who the “art” of lynching got its name from. He was known as THE slave breaker.
“There is INTELLIGENCE, SIZE, SEX, SIZES OF PLANTATIONS, STATUS on plantations, ATTITUDE of owners, whether the slaves live in the valley, on a hill, East, West, North, South, have fine hair, course hair, or is tall or short.” He stated in his The Making of a Slave speech in 1712 in Virginia.
His speech stated that instead of killing off the disobedient slaves why not break them? Mold them into our own. This system was meant to tear us apart by the one thing we should have been embracing: each other. Using this method would allow the slave masters to segregate us black folks. Make us turn on one another. Over time we started to distrust in ourselves and our people. Majority of our people became submissive towards the lifestyle. And as I’ve said before our voices became hushed.
Freedom of speech is not just a right it’s a means for justice for my people. Justice from all those gruesome years we spent caged up like animals forced to abide by the rule of a slave master. We can voice our opinions without fear of repercussions from the government because we are protected by the first amendment. Instead of bottling up our emotions and feelings we can now blurt them out in relief and sigh in happiness because we are able to see another day.
Freedom of speech is not just a phrase it is a way of life.
Every day we have the opportunity to be heard in our community. Through our voices we can make the word a better place. Take Malcom X as an example: Some people who believe that Malcom X’s methods were a bit unnecessary failed to realize what he really stood for. He articulated concepts of race pride and Black Nationalism in the 1950s and '60s. He showed us as African Americans we should embrace our race instead of looking at it as if it were a curse. X also showcased the importance of being heard in society. Malcom helped us realize why it is important to be heard in the government. If someone isn’t willing to hear you speak, you have to shout and make them listen instead of taking what they give you if it doesn’t benefit you, your family, or friends. He made the people listen to him although it was frowned upon. Freedom of speech as Malcom X showcased is about voicing your beliefs, emotions and feelings despite the status quo.
Without our voices who are we?
If we aren’t able to open our mouths and speak about a certain subject, we are giving others the opportunity to judge us without actually knowing us. We just look like a blank canvas waiting to be drawn on. How can you expect to make connections if you can’t open your voice and speak about your personal
feelings?