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    Would it be possible to say that literacy can liberate someone, just like it did with Douglass and Malcolm? Frederick Douglass and Malcolm X were two African American men whom struggled in becoming literate. Frederick Douglass from the “Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave”narrates how he struggled on learning how to read and write, being an slave and having such limited sources, Douglass tells the reader how his mistress, Mrs. Auld taught him the letters of the…

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    Malcolm X the Revolutionary Have you ever been discriminated against? Well Malcolm x was, and to the tenth power, but he fought through it. Growing up in segregated America Malcolm x was very outspoken which most of the time got him in trouble. Being a witty conversationalist made him popular but being persuasive and adamant in his slightly criminal ways mad him a revolutionary. Your probably wondering where Malcolm x got his personality. Well it’s all in how he was raised. His mother was…

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    in spite the differences of time periods they lived in, had a lot in common. Malcolm X was an important figure to the people of Islam, a national leader to a movement that later lead to his demise. In correspondence, Julius Caesar came from royal and noble backgrounds. He arose to a be a great empire of Rome, but Julius Caesar was a greedy man that only wanted power for himself, which lead to his downfall. Malcolm X had a troubled life before he became inspirational, and Julius Caesar came…

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    Malcolm X was a revolutionary leader with many followers behind him. Malcolm X influenced/inspired many African Americans to stand up for themselves and do whatever is necessary for their rights as human beings. But with enough motivation Huey Newton and Bobby Seale took Malcolm's words and brought them to action by creating the Black Panther Party. The Black Panther Party was founded in 1966 by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale. The Black Panther Party was based on ideas such as black nationalism, a…

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    Why the author used Malcolm X? According the book reviewer, Manning, Marable there is a problem with the title of the book. The man was born Malcolm little, later he had changed his name to Malcolm X and after a few years he had also changed his name to Malik El Shabazz. Many people might have heard Malcolm x in the websites, but they are unfamiliar with his prior name El Hajji Malik El Shabazz. The media used to call by his prior name for a long time. The problem started with the writer of the…

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    Malcolm X- Legendary American Muslim Ranaz Wilson Central High School Abstract When you hear Malcolm X, what do you think about? Jailbird, Muslim, or just another famous person who’s remembered because he or she was assassinated? Malcolm X, or should I say El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz was not only a Muslim but a great minister and powerful activist. When it comes down to the Islamic People, They look at Malcolm X how America looks at Elvis Presley. As I was researching Malcolm X, I learned a…

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    Malcolm X was a well known figure in the 50’s. His lifetime Macolm went through many changes in his life. Most of the changes were the way he viewed people. In the beginning of his lifetime Malcolm viewed whites in a certain way until he learned all whites were not the same.He focused on whites because beside the Nation Of Islam they were the ones to shape his life. Today Malcolm X is still a big figure and his words still have a huge effect on people. Once Malcolm X joined the Nation Of…

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    that he can make an impression and an impact, and also gain more followers on the ride to justice. On the other hand, it is very difficult for Malcolm X to lure the white people in with a disturbing language that makes it clear that he hates the people who control the government and the three branches within it. Due to that, it is very difficult for Malcolm X to get attention because he insults the people who make the laws, and control the economy. Instead of showing signs of hope…

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    Martin Luther King and Malcolm X During the Civil Rights Movement there were many different kinds of leaders trying to unite the black race and gain equality. Among those leaders, the most prominent and glorified was Martin Luther King. King was a minister from Atlanta, became the spokesman for the fight for equality. King stuck out more than others because of his non violent tactics, which involved peaceful protests, sit-ins and boycotts. Also, during this time there was another leader with…

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    Malcolm X “You can't separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom” Malcolm X born on the 19th of May, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska, United States. He is among the most discussed and debated public figures in history. Malcolm X was a human rights activist and supported freedom through violence to achieve equality in a society dominated by whites. He encouraged the blacks to fight back and gave them a sense of pride. Malcolm X is widely known for his beliefs and…

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