I believe that Malcolm X did grow into a positive black leader and member of the nation of Islam because of his tragic life, his motivation, and his belief. Firstly, Malcolm X’s life was full of tragic events that helped him become a positive black leader and member of the nation of Islam. Growing up Malcolm’s father died, which led him to live in a foster home. Malcolm also dropped out of school and began gambling, stealing, doing drugs, and becoming an unfaithful man. Malcolm X even went to jail. However, all these experiences helped him become a great leader because he can motivate other people that might of went the wrong path and will be able to relate to them. Secondly, Malcolm X was motivated because when he was in jail he decided he
