Malcolm X was a man who had a too-short life with many unfair and sad occurrences. Despite that he has sent a powerful message out that is still very relevant to people today. About a month before his death he spoke these words, “ I am not a racist. I am against every form of racism and segregation, every form of discrimination. I believe in human beings and that all human beings should be respected as such, regardless of their color.”
According to several biographies Malcolm Little left school embittered after a junior high school year teacher told him being a lawyer was "no realistic goal for a nigger". The brutal murder of his father and blatant racism by insurance and welfare workers contributed to the split up of his family and the breakdown of his mother
His accomplishments as a minister and leader of the Nation of Islam include attracting twenty-five thousand new members between 1952 and 1963. This was a remarkable achievement considering there were only five hundred members when he joined the organization. His charismatic speeches were responsible for recruiting people to the Nation of Islam. He also used mass communication such as television, radio, and newspapers to reach out to people.
. This likely helped form his decision to quit school and began his downward slide and turn to crime; at this point in his life he was not what one looks for in a role model, but it is possibly overcoming such great obstacles to become a great leader that inspires so many. The many books and Internet sites created to honor or discuss Malc
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