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    Malcolm X In The 1960s

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    In history, Malcolm X has been one of the figures that gives historian to research and write about. Many biographies and documents have been published to audience with many interpretations of Malcolm X’s life and legacy. Since his early life, Malcolm had encountered racism and death to African- Americans. Malcolm X born as Malcolm Little, grew up to become a leader and a hero for Civil rights movement in the 1960s. Despite how Malcolm X had become a Civil Right leader, his intentions were to exhort

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    Malcolm X Contributions

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    anything” (Lawrence A. Mamiya) is a quote said by Malcolm X. The quote means that those who do not have strong values or opinions, may be influenced easily. Or if you do not stand up for yourself you will be taken advantage of. Malcolm X was an important and influential figure in history that had a positive impact on the world because, of his ability to state his believes and to critic the public and government about important, real life issues. Malcolm X was born on May 19, 1925 in a large city in Nebraska

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    Malcolm X Ideology

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    Malcolm X a Black Nationalist leader was born on May 19, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska served as a spokesmen for the Nation of Islam during the 1950s and 1960s.It is said by historians that he was the one of the reasons that the nation of Islam went form 400 members to 40,000 members from 1952 to 1960’s and continued to grow well into the 1980s and into the 21st century. This was due to the fact that he gave very articulate and passionate speeches that would lead to bigger and bigger audiences. He told

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    Malcolm Little, now famously known as Malcolm X, Muslim name el-Hajj Malik el-Shabazz, was born in 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska on May 19. A soon to be well-known and respected African American religious and political leader in the Nation of Islam. Malcolm X had expressed his views regarding the upholding of race pride and black nationalism in the early 1960’s. The Autobiography of Malcolm X, published in 1965, had become widespread after his assassination which deemed him an ideological hero, mainly

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    autobiography of Malcolm X. Malcolm X was one of the most controversial Men in American history. I’m familar with the name Malcolm X however, I’m not familliar with the works and background of Malcolm X. This is why I choose to read the autobiography of Malcolm X written by himself and Alex Haley. Which gives the read an insight on his background, beliefs, and the American society then. I believe that many people including myself have misunderstood Malcolm X. I believe that Malcolm X is misunderstood

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    life. Malcolm X told his life story of how he overcame in his autobiography simply called The Autobiography of Malcolm X as told to Alex Haley. His life changed the world historically, socially, and especially politically by taking a stand against racism of all kinds which still exists in today’s “modern” standards. Using his personal life experience with racism towards African-Americans, Malcolm spreads the word on equality for all with a realistic tone that inspires trust in him. Malcolm X reaches

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    Who is Malcolm X?

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    Malcolm X Malcolm X was born Malcolm Little May 19, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska. He was the son of Louise Norton and Earl Little. He lived with 7 brothers and sisters. Malcolm’s father was an outspoken Baptist minister and on various occasions received death threats forcing his family to relocate twice before Malcolm’s fourth birthday. Malcolm’s father Earl Little, was a man of the Baptist preaching community who was a supporter of large civil right movements. Earl had many encounters with

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    Comparison Of Malcolm X

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    On the other hand, Malcolm X had a different approach in providing African Americans equality. Malcolm X believed anything must be done to provide equality for African Americans. For Malcolm, anything would also be violence, unlike Dr. King who favored on non-violence ways to achieve equality. During 1950’s and early 1960’s Malcolm became a speaker for the Nation of Islam. Malcolm created newspapers and organized several temples to get his message out. For Malcolm, whites were devils because they

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    Essay on Malcolm X

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    The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Alex Haley was published in 1965. It is national best seller about the life and times of Malcolm X. On May 19, 1925 Malcolm Little was born in Omaha, Nebraska. His father was a preacher who spoke out about the unity of black people. This caused several white racists to strike out against Malcolm’s father and his family violently. His family moved to Lansing, Michigan where Malcolm, his parents, brothers, and sisters were shot at, burned out of their home, harassed

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    Essay on Malcolm X

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    Malcolm X In the course of human history there will always be change. In order to bring about that change there must be something that is so controversial that it can break people away from the normal routine they have been accustomed to. Few people can raise the amount of attention needed to fuel that controversy. Malcolm X was one of those few that would die trying to achieve that attention. Earl Little was a black Baptist minister and an avid civil rights activist. On May 19, 1925 in Omaha

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