Malcolm McLaren

this society, on this earth, in this day, which we intend to bring existence by any means necessary ". That was a quote written by The great Malcolm X experience . Himself wanted more than just Civil rights, He wanted everyone to have the same respect for each other. Myself wanted to share Some important court cases that were helpful for achieving what Malcolm X wanted to achieve. Three cases have made changes in society to help African Americans: Brown v. Board of education, Regent of the…

correlation between intelligence and high achievement in life. A person who is at the pinnacle of the intelligence scale is more likely to accomplish the greatest triumphs in life. However, according the book Outliers: the story of success written by Malcolm Gladwell talents and brilliances are not the only elements that contribute high achievement in life. From what I have read and my experiences, the length of the school year and good communication skills are also the qualities that guide a…

It was a Wakeup Call The famous Civil Rights Activist, Malcom X, once said, “The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.” When people become alert and wide awake about the numerous horrific conflicts that face them daily, the individuals that are prepared for it will overcome the conflicts; the individuals that are still asleep will be left behind. In the powerful speech, “The Ballot or the Bullet,” Malcom X, discusses the importance and criticality of people coming together and…

Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X were the two important icons during the Civil Right movements. They probably are the two best known African-American leaders of the last century and are still being mentioned frequently in modern text books and many other news articles. Since their deaths in the 1960s no one has replaced them. They became famous about the same time. They are known as the two greatest men that are alike. They both have the same goal but their methods of accomplishing it are…

the speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, Dick Gregory, a Civil Rights Movement activist, once said, “This isn’t a revolution of black against white; this is a revolution of right against wrong. And right has never lost.” The concept echoes the message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s “I Have a Dream” speech on August 28th, 1963 on the steps of the Washington D.C. Lincoln Memorial. In addition to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech Malcolm X’s speech “Give Us Land” that took place…

society thinks of those higher up, the geniuses, CEOs, lawyers, and physicians of the world, the general thought is that they were born with an abnormally high IQ, or that they’re self made and became a product of only their own hard work. Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell, however, argues that there’s an underlying “background” of success. Gladwell argues that “there's no such thing as a self-made man and that super achievers are successful because of their circumstances, their families, and their…

In Malcom Gladwell’s book Outliers, he writes a chapter called “The Ethnic Theory of Plane Crashes”. While some might say that his book is glib, poorly reasoned, and thoroughly unconvincing, this book is exciting and draws the reader in. In the beginning, Gladwell writes about a plane crash and then throughout the chapter, he adds in facts and examples to back-up his claim: cultural differences can cause many plane crashes. He also uses italics in this chapter to show his voice and thoughts on…

Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X were the superstars of the Civil Rights Era. They are still to this day and continuously discussed through news, college courses, history textbooks and magazines. Although they are not living anymore their legacy still lives on. Both men fought for equality for African Americans and both were synonymous with the journey and struggle. African Americans are fortunate to have these two leaders who fought for their rights. They had very different methods and…

Kipp Schools that have longer school days, shorter summer vacations, a solid protocol, and plenty of homework produce successful students. The author, Malcolm Gladwell grew up in rural Ontario, where he was born to an English father and Jamaican mother. Malcolm Gladwell is also the author of some bestselling books. Malcolm Gladwell did experimental research called the Kipp Academy in one of the poorest areas. In Kipp schools a lot of students will attend private high schools and college. Many…

Malcolm Gladwell the author of “Small Change” Why the Revolution Will Not Be Retweeted. Educates readers about Civil Rights movement events from the past, and the effects of social media in today’s time. Technology has evolved over the years, giving birth to social media. Social media is wonderful for a lot of things, but is social media an effective resource for activism? In the article, Gladwell starts off by telling the story about four friends. Their names were David Richmond, Franklin…