contrasting two great people. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X are very prominent African American individuals throughout history. They fought for what they stood for but in many different ways. As we all know in history there are no two great men that are alike. Their many beliefs may have blossomed from the households they came from and how they grew up. King grew up in a middle class family and was well educated. While‚ Malcolm X grew up in an underprivileged environment that was very hostile
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1964‚ in Cleveland Ohio‚ a notorious man by the name of Malcolm X recited his Ballod Or Bullet Speech. One of the purposes of his speech was to help blacks realize the corruption of white Americas political leadership amongst black societies. The other purpose was to persuade blacks to stand up for themselves and create their own government. The title of his speech exemplified what politicians were trying to do in black communities. Malcolm X mentions that white politicians relay fake promises in
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found in The Autobiography of Malcolm X‚ author Malcolm X attacks his illiteracy while imprisoned for battling the white man. Malcolm in his conversations with other prisoners realized he wasn’t the most articulate hustler any more as he used to be in the street. Bimbi a fellow prisoner in Charlestown Prison would take over conversations because of his vast vocabulary and knowledge from reading. Malcolm was not only impressed but aspired to be as intelligent. Malcolm explains “Bimbi made me feel envy
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Director Spike Lee based his 1992 movie‚ Malcolm X starring Denzel Washington‚ on the 1965 book‚ The Autobiography of Malcolm X as told to Alex Haley. Most significant events and experiences in the seventeen chapters of the book were covered in the movie with both focusing on the many transformations of Malcolm. However‚ Lee used artistic license to rearrange the chronology and the interplay of various characters‚ even going so far as to assign words in the book to different characters in the movie
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one is born into slavery. b) Persuasion lacks the use of action and force‚ Why is direct action necessary? a) Because it sets one as an example for later generation‚ seen as someone who fought for what one believed against the government. As Malcolm X says‚ “if you don’t take a stand‚ your little children will grow up and look at you and think “shame”‚ he believes that one must stand up for themselves and act as an icon. b) Direct action is necessary only when opposing parties have tried negotiate
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Two Black Leaders in a League of Their Own African Americans are fortunate to have leaders who fought for a difference in Black America. Martin Luther King‚ Jr. and Malcolm X are two powerful men in particular who brought hope to blacks in the United States. Both preached the same message about Blacks having power and strength in the midst of all the hatred that surrounded them. Even though they shared the same dream of equality for their people‚ the tactics they implied to make these dreams
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Unfortunately‚ I am finding it surprisingly difficult to respond to Malcolm X’s “Learning to Read” excerpt. This‚ however‚ is not because I am an inarticulate writer‚ nor is it due to a lack of provocation from the piece. In truth‚ I believe that I am experiencing complications with my response because I find myself torn between two separate topics brought up by Malcolm X. On one hand‚ he discusses the massive importance of literacy and his own journey to self-obtain said literacy; however‚ on the
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For writing project two I used Malcolm X’s article A Homemade Education and Amy Tan’s article Mother Tongue for two completely different reasons. With regards to Tan’s article‚ I was able to easily relate to her experiences which then made it easier to read; personally when a reading is more relatable‚ I feel more engaged and it actually makes me want to keep reading. I choose Malcolm X’s article because it mentioned such a unique experience‚ and although it did not directly connect to my essay it
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Introduction Aloha! I am Yazhu‚ Fu‚ from the other side of Pacific Ocean---China. Flying all the way down here‚ San Diego‚ a gorgeous coastal city‚ I can’t wait to set off my adventure here exploring the sunshine‚ beaches‚ delicacies ‚ people and most importantly‚ the life style here! I’ve already gotten a glimpse of them from the orientation--- the bus city tour and from the first week of trying to crashing classes. Such a contrast between the cozy‚ casual atmosphere in the attraction places
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beginning of time. Although they still exist‚ is change happening? Not only has it gotten worse but the word has not been spread enough to be able to be changed. That is when Malcolm came in and decided to make a change to make this country a better place. Malcolm X was considered a powerful speaker back in the 1960’s. Although‚ X was considered a powerful speaker a remote time ago he still made a grand difference that makes his remembrance alive. His commemoration continues alive because he declared
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