Determination to Change Thoughts About African Americans “Nobody can give you freedom. Nobody can give you equality or justice or anything, If you’re a man, you take it” (Malcolm X). Malcolm is a prominent black nationalist leader who started out as a spokesman for the Nation of Islam. Born in Nebraska, but raised in Michigan he first encountered racism when he watched his house as it burned to the ground. A few years later his father was found dead, which was ruled as an accident. Today he is known as a civil rights activists. Malcolm X has paved the way for African-Americans helping them conquer many obstacles with the help of others.
To begin with, Malcolm X instilled values in African Americans. Self confidence is important to have when constantly being brought down. In the past people of the same culture did not show support and love towards one another, it happens to still be present in today’s generation. “Today it seems we still don’t love, care about or respect people who look like us. As Malcolm said, this is due to ignorance and greed. And a skillfully designed program of miseducation that goes right along with the American system of exploitation and oppression” (Lipscomb). Some have more than others, and feel that their race should have equal amount of everything. People need to understand everybody can not do or have the same necessities, which is why everybody can not come together as one, support, and love their race. Racism can tear a whole community apart or make them stronger. “At critical stages during childhood and …show more content…
Unity is important when you are trying to fight for your community. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X made an infinite impact on history. People in the political world will work with others to get a specific point across. I would recommend taking an interest on Malcolm X, he was an amazing person; he also has a few books
To begin with, Malcolm X instilled values in African Americans. Self confidence is important to have when constantly being brought down. In the past people of the same culture did not show support and love towards one another, it happens to still be present in today’s generation. “Today it seems we still don’t love, care about or respect people who look like us. As Malcolm said, this is due to ignorance and greed. And a skillfully designed program of miseducation that goes right along with the American system of exploitation and oppression” (Lipscomb). Some have more than others, and feel that their race should have equal amount of everything. People need to understand everybody can not do or have the same necessities, which is why everybody can not come together as one, support, and love their race. Racism can tear a whole community apart or make them stronger. “At critical stages during childhood and …show more content…
Unity is important when you are trying to fight for your community. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X made an infinite impact on history. People in the political world will work with others to get a specific point across. I would recommend taking an interest on Malcolm X, he was an amazing person; he also has a few books