Ballot or The Bullet Is this the year of the Ballot or the Bullet? April 12th‚ 1964 Malcom X gave his famous Ballot or the Bullet speech. This speech took place in Cleveland‚ Ohio. Malcom X spoke in front of a large crowd who were very interactive along with amazed by what Mr. Malcom had to say. Malcom gave this speech to get his point across of Black Excellent. In this year‚ this was the year of election Malcom wants us as black people to start realizing that we are the ones who puts the leader
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concept‚ the delivery was very different. In “The Ballot or the Bullet” the speaker Malcolm X was constantly saying how black nationalism needed to get on the rise‚ so they could control their communities. He also continued‚ saying that now was the time to get things done‚ this was the generation that was going to make things right. Malcolm continued to compare how this had nothing to do with religious beliefs and was using great public speaking tactics. I would classify his speech as a mix between a
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Malcolm X says‚ “Minorities are all in the same boat and we all are going to catch the same hell from the same man. He just happens to be a white man. All of us have suffered here‚ in this country‚ political oppression at the hands of the white man‚ economic exploitation at the hands of the white man‚ and social degradation at the hands of the white man.” Malcolm X uses Logos and Pathos by saying this. This is
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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 particularly one speech was highly recognized‚ that is the Ballot or the Bullet speech. This speech
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Malcolm X : The Ballot or the Bullet On February 2nd ‚ the Civil Rights Act of 1946 was passed‚ banning many forms of racial segregation and admitting African Americans the right to vote. On April 12th ‚ just 2 months later‚ Malcolm X gave his encouraging “The Ballot or the Bullet” speech ‚ reassuring African Americans that there is a conspiracy within the government to block the progress dealing with pursuit of freedom and equal opportunity ‚ so black nationalists or should
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Civil rights activist‚ Malcolm X‚ in his speech‚ “The Ballot or the Bullet‚” argues that to gain equality‚ African Americans must open their eyes and become politically mature. He supports this claim by using repetition‚ then anaphora‚ and finally the appeal to fear. Malcolm X’s purpose is to inform his audience of the urgency of ballot or the bullet in order to choose the correct politicians to vote for. He adopts a resentful tone about segregation for his followers. Malcolm X begins his speech
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Tanner 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
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that reason‚ its leaders and their words are widely studied‚ remembered and‚ frequently‚ revered. One such case of this remembrance is that of Malcolm X’s speech "The Ballot or the Bullet." Generally viewed as one of the top ten most significant speeches in American history‚ one must wonder at what factors have contributed to the speech’s longevity and implied importance. For one‚ the speech was given during the height of this movement and by a greatly influential leader of the time. Yet
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Since the emergence of the American country‚ Black Americans have been deemed as inferior beings that are incapable of attaining wealth‚ education‚ power‚ liberty‚ and freedom. From Black Americans being categorized as ⅗ of person to being denied housing loans‚ have been some of the many forms of systemic oppression used to dehumanize‚ desensitize‚ and humiliate the Black race. The foundation of the American country was built on white supremacy‚ bigotry‚ and racist ideals‚ concluding that no matter
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how the field of Black studies has transformed since its initial conception; because of administrative interference‚ most Black studies programs have been forced to adhere to a strict set of guidelines to maintain their legitimacy. Since the 1960s‚ most programs have become more oriented towards research and training for academia‚ while other programs have had trouble recruiting Black activists or community leaders as teachers for their department. Rojas frames this critical shifting of Black studies
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