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 a summary of my initial understanding of Malcolm X as a civil
The Autobiography of Malcolm X, written by Malcolm X and Alex Haley, follows the life, struggles, and accomplishments of Malcolm X, a martyr and a patriot for civil rights. It’s publication date is 1965 and is 527 pages long. As the spokesman for the Nation of Islam, an extremist organization for the civil rights of African Americans, Malcolm X truly believed that all white people were devils. But looking back on his life, who could blame him? His father Earl Little was an affiliate of Marcus Garvey’s
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