actively surveilled him until the time of his death. Although he was a charismatic and eloquent speaker, his messages of hate of whites negatively affected the public’s view of Muslims. After a falling out with the NoI leadership, a conspiracy to assassinate him was put into motion which culminate in his murder on February 21, 1965 during a lecture he was giving at the Audubon Ballroom in Harlem, New York. Three members of the Nation of Islam’s New Jersey Chapter were convicted of the murder of Malcolm X. Alex Haley’s “The Autobiography of Malcolm X” (which was released nine months after his death) has helped to shape in to a martyr and hero to the black community by revealing the man behind the larger than life persona that was Malcolm X (Mamiya, 2013). In the early nineties hip hop and rap performers began to use the influence of Malcolm X to help usher a modern resurgence of the black power and pride movement.
Upon release, Malcolm X rapidly gained prominence in the Nation of Islam and traveled the United States, founding new mosques in many cities. During his travels, he became acquainted with public speaking while trying to gain converts, and advocated for a black uprising. Unintentionally gaining more attention than the founder himself, Malcolm gained the position of National Minister, only to have a falling out with the Nation of Islam after a scandal and disagreement on how to best draw in black support. After the falling out, he founded Muslim Mosque, Inc., an organization that calls on all African-Americans, regardless of religion, to help take a stand against white racism. In his autobiography, Malcolm X continued his controversial, yet honest arguments.
Louis Riel and his Métis followers felt threatened by Thomas Scott, an Irish Protestant who was against Métis and Roman Catholics being involved with the Government. He began to spread his views in the Red River. Angered and scared, with Riel’s approval, the Provisional Government arrested Thomas Scott and executed him by firing squad. Both men were hated by many people and were in danger of getting killed. Martin Luther King gave many speeches about racism and how people should not be judged by the colour of their skin, but on the basis of their character.
Elijah Muhammad - Was an African American religious leader, who led the Nation of Islam from 1934 until his death in 1975. He was a mentor to Malcolm X, Louis Farrakhan, Muhammad Ali; and his son Warith Deen Mohammed. 12. Malcolm X - An African-American Muslim minister and human rights activist. To his admirers, he was a courageous advocate for the rights of blacks, a man who indicted white America in the harshest terms for its crimes against black Americans.
Malcolm X and His Fight for the African American Community If there was any one man who demonstrated the anger, struggle, and beliefs of African Americans in the 1960’s, that man was the iconic Malcolm X. Malcolm X, otherwise known Malcolm Little or El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, was an African-American Muslim minister and human rights activist. Along with Martin Luther King, Malcom X has been called one of the greatest and most influential African Americans in history. To his admirers, he was a courageous advocate for the rights of blacks, a man who criticized white America in the harshest terms for its crimes against black Americans. There have been many biographies written about Malcolm X’s life, including his own, which aided in the production of the movie re-creation of his life and his fight for the rights of the African American community. The film Malcolm X, directed by Spike Lee, dramatizes key events in Malcolm X's life: his criminal career, his incarceration, his conversion to Islam, his ministry as a member of the Nation of Islam and his later falling out with the organization, his pilgrimage to Mecca and reevaluation of his views concerning whites, and his assassination.
The Nation of Islam advocated black nationalism and racial separatism and condemned Americans of European descent as immoral "devils." Muhammad's teachings had a strong effect on Malcolm, who entered into an intense program of self-education and took the last name "X" to symbolize his stolen African identity. After six years, Malcolm was released from prison and became a loyal and effective minister of the Nation of Islam in Harlem, New York. In contrast with civil rights leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X advocated self-defense and the liberation of African Americans "by any means necessary." A fiery orator, Malcolm was admired by the African American community in New York and around the country.
1968 Significant Event I believe that the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. was the most significant event of 1968 because Martin Luther King Jr. was a very important role model in the 1968 era, Martin Luther King Jr. was the leader of some of the most important racial desegregation groups, and finally when Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated it it helped boost up the blacks and people who supported MLK, as well as give more support to desegregation groups. Martin Luther King Jr. was an important role in the 1968 era because of his speeches and the will he had to go out and support what he thought was right. When MLK gave his I Have A Dream speech on the Lincoln Memorial steps it was one of the most historical and important moments of all of american history. When Martin Luther King Jr. was still going state to state giving his speeches to all races he was a person people looked up to. Martin Luther King Jr. was a leader in some of the most important racial desegregation groups.
1968 Significant Event I believe that the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. was the most significant event of 1968 because Martin Luther King Jr. was a very important role model in the 1968 era, Martin Luther King Jr. was the leader of some of the most important racial desegregation groups, and finally when Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated it it helped boost up the blacks and people who supported MLK, as well as give more support to desegregation groups. Martin Luther King Jr. was an important role in the 1968 era because of his speeches and the will he had to go out and support what he thought was right. When MLK gave his I Have A Dream speech on the Lincoln Memorial steps it was one of the most historical and important moments of all of american history. When Martin Luther King Jr. was still going state to state giving his speeches to all races he was a person people looked up to. Martin Luther King Jr. was a leader in some of the most important racial desegregation groups.
Some of these groups and people included ‘Malcolm X’, Rosa Parks, and ‘The Black Panthers’. Malcolm X saw King’s campaign as trying to persuade the African American citizens to forget the days of slavery, and forget what the white men had done to their people. His stance was passive/aggressive and wanted equality by any means, including violence. Malcolm X was assassinated by a white supremacist during a speech and died of bullet wounds. Also, ‘The Black Panthers’ were a very violent group and saw King’s campaign as time consuming and feared it being forgotten in the process.
He stopped his strict anti-white views and started seeing how the two races could work together as one. The team of Malcolm X and journalist Alex Haley have combined to create one of the most compelling autobiographies, which has influenced not only black males, but many other people who admire his vigor, force, intelligence, and courage; leading Spike Lee to refer to it as one of the most important pieces of literature in the history of the United States. Malcolm X’s involvement in the contribution of bringing recognition to the African-American struggle and providing steps towards equality in America cannot be overstated. He was faced with racism at an early age which forced him into a life of drugs and crimes, but he was able to use his past to improve his future. He was an unlikely leader that emerged as a powerful and radical voice for a cause that greatly needed, and still needs, change.