The Autobiography of Malcolm X

Malcolm x was born Malcolm little in Omaha Nebraska on May 19,1925. Later Malcolm’s family moves to Michigan. Malcolm spent his life fighting for equal rights for African Americans. His father got killed by white people and his mother forced to go to a mental hospital. Then, Malcolm moves to Boston to live with his half-sister where he started negative behavior. However, Malcolm reflects the way white people discriminating black people. additionally, Malcolm stopped using the drugs went he went…

Spike Lee did a phenomenal job in creating a film that can spark an endless amount of thoughts and emotions. He has left a message behind the film, which can be interpreted in various ways. Some may even say it has been one of the most controversial films. Lee does an excellent job in reproducing the current state of racism in America, than in most movies. The movie takes place on one of the hottest days in a neighborhood of Brooklyn. This is a black neighborhood, but Sal (Danny Aiello), has a…

I really enjoyed this weeks readings! Both Fredrick Douglass and Malcom X are such amazingly inspirational people. While I’ve read about Douglass’s life before, I hadn’t really ever read anything by Malcolm X. It’s really eye opening to read both of their works. So much can be learned from their writings it’s difficult to narrow it down to even one specific area! What was most greatly impressed upon me in this weeks reading was their dedication to education. It’s remarkable to see how they both…

American History X is a great film made in 1998 by director Tony Kaye. It starts by describing the life of Danny and his brother Derek Vinyard, the head of neo-Nazi extremist group. Derek became a man of hate after experiencing the murder of his father by a young black drug dealer. Due to the racist influences around him after his father passed he grew to an ideological hatred for the African American culture and anything that it represented. As a way of seeking revenge, Derek found himself…

especially stood out among the crowd. Among these icons was Malcolm X, a civil leader with beliefs that the black people should defend themselves against the malicious attacks from the white citizens of America. Malcolm X was the spark for a different type of revolution, a revolution of impure justice for the black people. Malcolm Little was born May 19, 1925 in Omaha Nebraska. Little had seven siblings, and his father was a preacher. Malcolm Little was six when his father was murdered.…

respected, powerful man. Malcolm X is a film that depicts the life of Malcolm X, an African-American Muslim minister, and human rights activist. We will be analyzing the historical drama Malcolm X. We will be evaluating by four criterion, historical accuracy, drama, acting, and setting. (Address 8 things about the movie criticizing and complementing 2 per each subject.) Malcolm X begins with the years prior to his preaching, back when he used to act imprudently. Malcolm Little is a country boy…

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…

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…