I brought a presentation about Malcom X and Martin Luther King both human right activist. Before starting the presentation, since I`m debating by myself I want to make sure to you guys that I`m on the side of Malcom X. Who is Malcom X? Normally, he is known as black supremacists, racists, violence seekers, segregationists. His civil rights strategy was intensive and extreme.
In this selection from the autobiography of Malcolm X titled “My First Conk”, readers will find out about Malcolm X's first real step towards what he calls “self-degradation”. Although there is no exact thesis stated in the excerpt there are still clear points stated throughout the reading. When Malcolm X wrote this piece the idea was to show the reader how society can make one feel like they must change to be considered better than who and what an individual really is. It is also expressed that one's individuality can be taken away and the negative outcomes one can struggle with after that change. It is described that society can be a truly horrifying thing and the ways men and women try to fit in can be both shameful in the long
This is reflected both in Skyrznecki’s poem “Felik’s Skyrznecki” and Heyman’s newspaper article “No Place Like Home.” Conversely, both texts also reflect the double sided nature of belonging can result in our rejection to change and the greater community. Diaspora experienced by immigrants in Skyznecki’s poem, “Migrant
Undocumented Immigrant – It Could Have Been You In her article “Undocumented, Indispensable” Anna Quindlen claims that too many Americans assume that undocumented immigrants are a financial drain on our society rather than contributors. One way Quindlen appeals to our emotions is by pointing out that it is offensive and demeaning to use the term “illegal” to describe millions of people who are an integral part of our society. Criminality is implied whenever this term is used, but the vast majority of these people are law-abiding residents. Also present in Quindlen’s essay is a subtle reminder as to how each of us, at one time or another, have felt when we were unjustly blamed for something we had little control over. Because of this reminder, the reader can empathize with these immigrants when they feel many of our financial problems are unjustly blamed on them.
Malcolm X demonstrated the anger and the struggle, of the African Americans in the 1960s. During his lifetime he influenced many African Americans to stand up for their rights against the injustices set by the American government. Malcolm was criticized for his extremist views and actions while on the other hand he has been praised for his efforts in raising the status for African Americans. The views of Martin Luther King and Malcolm X often collided because of their different methods of fighting for equality. Most of Malcolm X’s views collided with the views of Martin Luther King Jr. King’s philosophy was “turn the other cheek,” meaning violence will not elevate you and bring you closer to your goals.
King had a very strong opinion on segregation and made many personal sacrifices to put an end to it while Obama tried to defuse the uproar created by Reverend Wright’s remarks and called for more unity amongst the races. Although King clearly made a better argument, I feel that both King and Obama accomplished what they set out to do in their respective letter and speech: to raise awareness and put an end to racism in
(Jacqueline Jones) To his admirers, he was a man who was an audacious advocate for the Civil Rights of African Americans who indicted white American in the harshest of terms (violence) for their crimes against blacks. When he was in the Nation of Islam, he taught black supremacy and actually advocated the separation of blacks and whites which is completely the opposite of what the civil rights movement was about. When he left the association, he became a Sunni Muslim which did not support racism and he was willing to work with civil rights leaders though his philosophy still emphasizing self defense and black
And his personal life was also very contradictory. He spoke and acted for the liberty of man, but at the time he thought that liberty was in fact for a small minority of the people, blacks were not included, in fact, and he owned slaves. But his Declaration of Independence, and his other ideas and writings about the rights of states and individuals freedom helped to shape the world as we know it today. Thomas Jefferson’s contradictions are part of our society and are still affecting us today. Additionally, it’s important to study about Jefferson, because this can help us to resolve our problems in society and learn from the past.
Since the human race has existed slavery has existed. Many people have tried to stop slavery and segregation some have succeeded, others not so much, but those who have the courage to fight against the “flow” of the world and speak up for themselves and their ethnicities those are the people who are remembered. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one those amongst many, he will be remembered always for his bravery his courage and his ability to stand out and say “Hey, this is wrong!” I don’t know why but even though slavery had been abolished for years. There was hatred towards those of different ethnicities. Dr. King not only did he make this better but he also influenced people to speak up for themselves no matter what sex, race, or religion there is no wrong in saying what you think is wright.
Malcolm X is best known for being called one of the greatest and most influential African American civil rights activists in history. He is also well known as an African American Muslim minister who preached human rights later in his life and career. He fought day in and out for what he considered was right. It is important to understand that he was one the first African American’s to speak out against the white man in America in the most brutally honest terms he could justify which makes him instantly significant in American history. What made Malcolm X a great debater was his passion for what he truly believed was right, it was his rage against the white man in America that he resented and resisted everything that America stood for; to some