Born on 19th May 1925 as Malcolm Little, in Omaha, Nebraska, Malcolm X. His early years were full of abject poverty and a distinctive kind of racism that is beyond description. Though tragic because he had lost his father, a renowned Black Nationalist whose name was Earl Little. As a result of this unfortunate loss, Malcolm’s family started experiencing difficulties, hence he ended up involving himself in street crime and eventually getting incarcerated. It was during prison time when Malcolm X was completely transformed by receiving the teachings of Elijah Muhammad and joining the Nation of Islam. Meanwhile, Malcolm X went through an extraordinary period of his life which turned him into a great civil rights leader, and advocate against racial
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D. Fard or Master Fard Muhammad, established the Allah Temple of Islam in Detroit, Michigan during the 1930s. Although Fard’s beginnings are mysterious, his teachings had a significant impact on African American communities, especially those living in cities such as Detroit and Chicago.
Fard spoke about black self-rule and empowerment by emphasizing that African Americans should repossess their own identity and background. He asserted that black people were the first inhabitants of the earth, while white people were made through a biological experiment gone bad. Additionally, he created the “Lost-Found Nation of Islam” where it was held that African Americans were predestined for greatness as if they were a chosen lot.
Despite having a short period with the Allah Temple of Islam leadership mantle on him, Fard’s influence on Malcolm X cannot be underemphasized. Malcolm X believed that it was thanks to Fard awakening his consciousness towards his black identity and inculcating pride into himself. Consequently, Malcolm X engaged as an activist in later years based on what he had learned from Fard.
Noble Drew Ali (Temple of Moorish Science): …show more content…
His time behind bars allowed him to meet members of The Moorish Science Temple whose ideas were grounded on Ali. Although Malcolm X eventually settled with the Nation of Islam, he could never get over Noble Drew Ali’s teachings. They shaped his view of race and resistance as his thoughts developed.
Marcus Garvey: No. I think he
Marcus Garvey, born in Jamaica, was an activist and a leader of the Pan-African movement in the early 20th century. His philosophy was based on the concepts of racial pride, reliance upon oneself, and unity among all people of African extraction worldwide. This led to the establishment of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), which called for African Americans to be transported back to Africa.
Nation of Islam (NOI) Period: Malcolm X's early ideological development was greatly shaped by his involvement with the Nation of Islam. It was during this time that he adopted beliefs such as black separatism, black supremacy, and non-integration with white society as preached by Elijah Muhammad. Malcolm X encouraged self-defense/self-help within the black community and proposed a separate black
D. Fard or Master Fard Muhammad, established the Allah Temple of Islam in Detroit, Michigan during the 1930s. Although Fard’s beginnings are mysterious, his teachings had a significant impact on African American communities, especially those living in cities such as Detroit and Chicago.
Fard spoke about black self-rule and empowerment by emphasizing that African Americans should repossess their own identity and background. He asserted that black people were the first inhabitants of the earth, while white people were made through a biological experiment gone bad. Additionally, he created the “Lost-Found Nation of Islam” where it was held that African Americans were predestined for greatness as if they were a chosen lot.
Despite having a short period with the Allah Temple of Islam leadership mantle on him, Fard’s influence on Malcolm X cannot be underemphasized. Malcolm X believed that it was thanks to Fard awakening his consciousness towards his black identity and inculcating pride into himself. Consequently, Malcolm X engaged as an activist in later years based on what he had learned from Fard.
Noble Drew Ali (Temple of Moorish Science): …show more content…
His time behind bars allowed him to meet members of The Moorish Science Temple whose ideas were grounded on Ali. Although Malcolm X eventually settled with the Nation of Islam, he could never get over Noble Drew Ali’s teachings. They shaped his view of race and resistance as his thoughts developed.
Marcus Garvey: No. I think he
Marcus Garvey, born in Jamaica, was an activist and a leader of the Pan-African movement in the early 20th century. His philosophy was based on the concepts of racial pride, reliance upon oneself, and unity among all people of African extraction worldwide. This led to the establishment of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA), which called for African Americans to be transported back to Africa.
Nation of Islam (NOI) Period: Malcolm X's early ideological development was greatly shaped by his involvement with the Nation of Islam. It was during this time that he adopted beliefs such as black separatism, black supremacy, and non-integration with white society as preached by Elijah Muhammad. Malcolm X encouraged self-defense/self-help within the black community and proposed a separate black