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    Autobiography of Malcolm X is one of the most influential pieces of literature we have available today. Being able to read about the events that shaped him into the well-known version of Malcolm X was amazing, to say the least. Growing up, Malcolm X experienced white supremacy in several different ways leading him to want to devote his entire career to fighting it. Experiencing white supremacy, as a black person is one thing, however, actively responding to it is another. Malcolm X acknowledges…

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    In “Learning to Read and Write” by Frederick Douglass and “Learning to Read” by Malcolm X, both writers display the idea of the importance of literacy as it contributes to personal development and social consciousness. Although the authors come from contrasting backgrounds they seem to find similarities in their opinion of personal empowerment with the ability and desire to rise in society through learning literature. Furthermore, the autobiographies, written in 1845 and 1965, where written…

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    Malcolm X was somewhat of an extraordinary man. I found him to be very descriptive and honest in his auto biography, he mentions things such as his own prejudice and bias, and even describes himself as being somewhat self-conceited. He even proves at many points in the book that he himself is racist, being that he discriminates against white people from a lesser view point to avoid criticism. This auto biography greatly stresses how ethnic diversity was looked at negatively during this period of…

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    Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy In this world, there are many diseases that are being caused by the X chromosomes or the Y chromosomes. Some of the diseases could be passed down from generation onto the next because it is gene and some of the diseases can be treated and which later on causes for it to make it worse. The diseases that would always be there would be Down Syndrome, Huntington’s Disease, Hemophobia, and many more. As you can see, this paper is going to be able a genetic disease that is…

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    The most articulate spokesman for black power was Malcolm X. Malcolm has risen from a ghetto childhood involving narcotics dealing and other crimes to becoming the chief disciple of Elijah Mohammad, the Black Muslim leader in the United States. “Yes, I'm an extremist,” Malcolm acknowledged in 1964. “The black race in the United States is in extremely bad shape. You show me a black man who isn't an extremist and I'll show you one who needs psychiatric attention.” By 1964 Malcolm had broken with…

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    Malcolm X is a man who was seen by many people to be iconic and someone who impacted the lives of many African Americans and American Muslims. Malcolm was an American Muslim minister for the Nation of Islam as well as a human rights activist. Along with many other African American activists including the famous Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the battle for fair treatment of the African American race. Malcolm X promoted black supremacy and supported the separation of black and white Americans.…

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    Malcolm X Research Paper

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    Gabriela Charneco Ms. Kellem English 4 7 April 2017 Malcolm X “If you don't stand for something you will fall for anything.” It’s often said to be the change you want to see in the world, and that’s a phrase Malcolm X didn’t take lightly. Malcolm was exposed to racism at an age younger than most, in fact his first encounter was while in his mother’s womb. Malcolm X was one of the most influential leaders of his time. All he wanted was to bring peace to the world, he wanted to be free.…

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    at Norfolk Prison Colony School. Even though X did not know English, and was in prison, he did not give up on reading. With motivation from Bimbi, “a fellow inmate whose encyclopedic learning and verbal facility greatly impressed Malcolm X” (189), from his previous prison, X did not give up on learning. X thought, “…the best thing I could do was get hold of a dictionary-to study; to learn some words.” With just books, pencils, tablets, and a dictionary, X spent day and night, even when the…

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    Hemophilia Research Paper

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    Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder that slows down the blood clotting process because of insufficient blood-clotting proteins. People who have hemophilia may bleed longer after an injury or they can experience spontaneous bleeding into the joints and muscle depending on the severity. There ae three types of hemophilia, Hemophilia A, B, and C. Hemophilia A and B are the most common types. In the past hemophilia affected life expectancy but currently with improved treatment, individuals with…

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    read into the leader of the NOI, Elijah Muhammad. While in prison Malcolm joined the NOI. When Malcolm was released from prison he changed his name from Malcolm Little to Malcolm X because he felt like he lost all of his african american heritage, and he considered “Little” as a slave name he did indeed change it to ‘X; for the lost names of his african ancestors. Soon…

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