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...anniversary of Malcolm X's death is a reminder that much remains undone by Blacks in this country. Not for Blacks, but by Blacks. This is one of many clear distinctions Malcolm X made in his speeches--that the Black man must stand up for himself--but he died attempting to demonstrate his own philosophy. And with his death, many of his ideals also perished...
...Malcolm X trumpeted the need for radical change and a reexamination of a system which distributes a poorer way of life to one segment of the population while another lives in relative comfort. At the same time he managed to convey a new sense of worth to Afro-Americans and a sense of worth of unity for all people of color...
Considered a radical by many whites and Blacks. Malcolm X as a Black Muslim believed that "the white man is the devil" and that whites as a whole are inherently evil, while Blacks are a supreme race. Those who converted to the Muslim religion began following a strict decadence-free regimen, including abstinence from smoking, drinking, dancing, and dating. As a Muslim minister, it was Malcolm's job to explain the teachings of Allah and The Honorable Elijah Muhammed...
...significance of Malcolm X's life was his diagnosis of the plight of the Black man in this country. He spoke a truth that many did not wish to hear, and ignited an anger that became hard to contain during violent times of change...
...later, after a pilgrimage to Africa and Mecca, Malcolm's perceptions changed slightly, and he tried to join the efforts of other civil rights leaders. In his autobiography, written with Alex Haley, Malcolm X wrote...