MALCOLM X: BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY HIS 223 Malcolm X played a key role in the spread of Islamic faith in the African American community‚ and later as an activist during the Civil Rights era. He offered an alternative perspective to the mainstream attitude during this time period. X was an advocate for the establishment of a separate black community (rather than integration) and the use of violence as a means of self-defense against acts infiltrated through racism (as opposed to the pacifist
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outlets such as television‚ books‚ movies‚ etc. Becoming literate is essential to functioning in society. Looking back at one of the most influential figures of the 1960’s‚ it is hard to imagine that at age 21 Malcolm X tried to start a letter with “Look‚ daddy‚ let me pull your coat about a cat…” (X 256). He spent 7 years in prison for robbery‚ and during that time he underwent a self-metamorphosis. His way of putting it is “books opened up a whole new world to me” (260). History‚ philosophy‚ genetics
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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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English 101 March 21‚ 2014 Malcolm X was a man of strong words and beliefs and was a major contributor to the black societies across the world. He fought for what he believed was right and would give equal rights to his community. Never the less he also educated the young. Though his early life was difficult‚ he had to overcome the death of his father and his mother mental breakdown which caused her to get hospitalized for twenty-six years. Along his tragedies was denied the opportunity
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Malcolm‚ portrayed by Frankie Muniz‚ is the protagonist of the series. He is five years younger than his oldest brother Francis‚ two years younger than his older brother Reese‚ four years older than his younger brother Dewey‚ and about 15 years older than his youngest brother Jamie. In the first episode of the series‚ he is discovered to be a child prodigy and immediately moved from his regular class into the ’Krelboynes’‚ a class for gifted students. Despite his high intelligence‚ he still gets
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MLK and Malcolm X Speeches The two speeches “I have a dream” and “The ballot or the bullet” are very powerful. They both fought for African Americans rights and were written by two important civil rights leaders‚ Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. Although King focused on peace and tranquility and Malcolm more to force and violence they both protested for freedom for the blacks. Within the two‚ they both used repetition throughout the speeches. King repeated to the audience that he had a dream
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Bjorklund Ap English Language & Composition Mrs. Evans 17 January 2014 The Ballot or the Bullet- Malcolm X Synthesis Essay If there was any one man who demonstrated his fierce struggle‚ anger and beliefs of African Americans during the 1960’s‚ it was that of Malcolm X. During this era unemployment and poverty among blacks was exceptionally high and under these conditions Malcolm stood place for change. Malcolm‚ unlike many African Americans at the time‚ stood up for himself to prove a point and make
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THESIS The impetus for the development for this major work arose from the varied and largely‚ colorful interpretations of Malcolm X. The differences seem to have arisen from scholars and historians use and understanding of many different and varied sources and most important‚ their own perspective of the events as they unfolded. How historians approached Malcolm X is of paramount importance to future historians and more importantly‚ to the study of history. Principally‚ these differences of thought
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Malcolm X is surely one of the most popular speaker of the Civil Rights era. His tactics‚ although were tough‚ have motivated millions to fight for their rights. His speech‚ The Ballot or the Bullet‚ is directed at African Americans and encourages them to stand up for their rights and vote. He goes on to state that if this is not enough they may have to turn to violence. To be one of the most proficient civil rights activist of the early 60’s‚ Malcolm X and his speeches were very persuasive but
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One of many quotes Malcolm X said in during his speeches before being assassinated on February 21‚ 1965 by a black Muslim moments before giving a speech in Washington. The assassination of Malcolm X was just because he believed in racial separation‚ violence and tried to change the basic muslim beliefs. The first reason why the assassination of Malcolm X was just is because he believe in racial separation‚ Although Many people believe that the assassination of Malcolm X was unjust and wrong
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