Malcolm X, History, and the Drive for Knowledge Many natives of other countries or whose skin color is other than white encounter issues like racism. Although, slavery ended in 1865, it seems many African Americans are still being victims of the white dominance in America. While reading the book The Autobiography of Malcolm X, I was able to understand in more depth what African Americans are confronted with. Many natives adapt a new way of life, forgetting their origins, culture, and history in
The black community in America came together around several different, even opposing, strategies to protest the political and social order in which they were discriminated against and even killed just because of the color of their skin. Men like Booker T. Washington encouraged African-American’s to gain political influence by gaining the respect and admiration of white people through working hard and being humble in conduct. W.E.B. DuBois demanded for political empowerment. Marcus Garvey wanted black
Men such as Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X stand out as men who greatly influenced America’s history by fighting for equality and civil rights; however, Amiri Baraka, a man who was notorious for influencing people is seldom mentioned. His works created unity within the African-American community--especially that in the Manhattan area. Baraka was largely influenced by Charles Olson, O’Hara, Ginsberg, and Malcolm X, allowing Baraka to write freely about his stance on the current civil rights
There is another remarkable black activist spoke for African American’s economic injustice and lowly social status in the United States during the civil rights era and his name is Malcolm X. X’s philosophy suggests African Americans to defend for themselves and to obtain for the rights they deserve, and this is revealed from his rhetorical masterpiece “ The Ballot or the Bullet.” X asserts that African Americans were kept from voting, “ The only reason they have seniority is because they come from
century gave rise to many political and social movements that
Considered as one of the greatest activists of civil rights in American history, Malcolm X stands as the most controversial amongst the key figures in the civil rights movement. He was recognized as being very radical due to his message that blacks should defend themselves. Interestingly, despite his initial message, Malcolm X took a more peaceful approach towards whites in his later years. This change in his legacy did not last for long however, as he was killed by gunmen. These statements are practically
The Autobiography of Malcolm X explores the life of Malcolm X from childhood, to his assassination. The book takes an in-depth look at the events in his life, which give us an interesting perspective to many topics and issues of the time. This story is an important reading that delves into the life of a very influential man who had experienced a hard childhood and adulthood, as well as a transformation and a leadership role as an activist. The book begins with Malcolm’s childhood, which was plagued
Frederick Douglass, and many other activists, argued that slavery is the core of American life; this is an accurate statement to say the least. Nothing else in the history of the United States had a larger impact on institutions, lifestyles, and ideals than slavery did. Slavery had an extensive role in political structures since its implementation because of its economic purposes, despite the terrible living conditions and cruel treatment slaves faced. Political upheaval in the forms of the Abolitionist
Human rights activist Malcolm X once said: “The media’s the most powerful entity on earth.” This statement rings true. Throughout this essay I will disassemble and analyze the idea that media holds power over people, proving X’s statement as true evident in how freedom of expression in media can be a good and bad thing and what power that has over the public, and also in how the media chooses what information is most important - while still trying to keep the discussion levelled. Before I state
The Civil Rights Movement was one of the most important historical events to change the United States. This era redesigned the nation's social system as it gave African-American people the same opportunities as a white person by law. There remained a constant conflict between the races. People’s rights were still being violated just because of the color of their skin. Hate crimes were prominent, especially in the Southern states. The 1950’s and 60’s were a time of violence, sit-ins, protests, and