Malcolm X Impact On Society

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Segregation was the mainstream view for thousands years, but Malcolm X fought against the racism with his militant background and powerful voice (“Bio.com”).Malcolm was a civil rights leader (Rummel). He helped those less fortunate than him even when he didn’t have much (Rummel).Malcolm’s education in prison also made him an unmatched orator (Rummel). From being a major leader in the Nation of Islam, helping poor youth find faith, and changing ideas with speeches, Malcolm X was able begin a revolution for African-Americans (Rummel). Even though Islam was an unpopular religion in America at the time, Malcolm became a leader of The Nation of Islam (Rummel). Malcolm was a minister in two temples, Muslim mosques, in boston and he opened two new temples in Hartford and Philadelphia (“Bio.com”).On night in Harlem a man named Hinton Johnson was arrested under false charges and beaten , but Malcolm and the fruit of Islam could not let this happen (Rummel). Led by Malcolm, they stood silently in front of the harlem police station demanding Johnson be taken to the hospital (Rummel). Their demands were met, Johnson was let free and his wounds were treated (Rummel). Malcolm even created the 1960 newspaper, Muhammad Speaks, to further spread The Nation of Islam's messages of equality (“Bio.com”) …show more content…
WIthout Malcolm the United States could still have the evil of segregation in it (Rummel). Thanks to him and the Nation of Islam steps in the right direction were made (Rummel). Hundreds of teens became clean and civil rights activists because of Malcolm’s hard work (Rummel). His strong voice was a voice of a generation which set an example for years to come ( “International Business Times”). Malcolm X was one of the most notable militant civil rights leaders of the 20th century, and with the help of the people he begins revolution against racism

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