During 1960s known as the Civil Rights Movement era, Malcolm X rose to international fame himself. Malcom was and continues to be contrasted with those of his contemporary, Martin Luther King, Jr., although Malcolm X’s aggressiveness continues to be misinterpreted and exaggerated by many. For most people, religion is something that only takes significance in church, temple, or mosques. In The Autobiography of Malcolm X, Malcom changes from being a skeptic, into following the Nation of Islam
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
currently a professor Los Angeles city college and the author of “Rereading America “. He writes in his article, “Thinking Critically, Challenging Cultural Myths”, about the importance of critical thinking in learning process. Similarly Malcolm X, in his autobiography talks about the importance of literacy and how reading opens up our vision. Another author John Taylor Gatto in his article “Against School” tries to identify the problems and limitations in public education system in United States. This