Eternal Respect for Malcolm.

[PHAShriner/1906]

Hotep Brothers. This day in 1965 Malcolm was called by the Most High to pursue other endeavors. Take time to embark upon Malcolm's work and give yourself a reality check. BLACKMAN where are you? What are you doing? Are you complacent? BLACKMAN where are you going?

[Ten/Four]

I'm not really answering your questions, but a new 2 disc DVD of "Malcolm X" is currently available.

[Professor]

I really don't know much about him or his work. My education focused on MLK - - - most of my reading describe his teaching as radical and even militant.

Will you share what you know of his teachings.

[MissMonika]

I think the best works that you can research would be to read his speeches from his time with the Nation of Islam to his death. If you read a variety of speeches, not just one era or the other, You will get a better idea of his journey.

the Malcolm X official Website is:

http://www.cmgww.com/historic/malcolm/index.htm

Here is a link to his speeches:

http://www.brothermalcolm.net/mxword...idarchive.html

Please do not think of Malcolm X as a Radical unless it is meant in a good way: I believe his goal was to create a people of pride, Self sufficiency, and of hope.

That is one person's opinon, but, please read about him for yourself. The Autobiography of Malcolm X as told to Alex Haley is a good start. I buy extra copies to give to all the children I can find under 18.

[The Original Ape]

Originally posted by MissMonika
I think the best works that you can research would be to read his speeches from his time with the Nation of Islam to his death. If you read a variety of speeches, not just one era or the other, You will get a better idea of his journey.

the Malcolm X official Website is:

http://www.cmgww.com/historic/malcolm/index.htm

Here is a link to his speeches:

http://www.brothermalcolm.net/mxword...idarchive.html

Please do not think of Malcolm X as a Radical unless it is meant in a good way: I believe his goal was to create a people of pride, Self sufficiency, and of hope.

That is one person's opinon, but, please read about him for yourself. The Autobiography of Malcolm X as told to Alex Haley is a good start. I buy extra copies to give to all the children I can find under 18.

I used to go to the library and listen to his speeches, and I agree; it is the easiest way to get to know him. I was initially inspired to hear his speeches after I read his autobiography.

[mccoyred]

My oldest son who is in 3rd grade just completed a BHM assignment on Brother Malcolm.. I am just so proud of him!

Brother Malcolm truly demonstrated the depth and breadth of the human experience. I wonder how different the world might be had he not been cut down at that particular point in his life...?

[SKEEphistAKAte]

Thanx for posting a link to the speeches. I became a huge Malcolm X fan after reading the autobiography. I liked his earlier speeches (early in the book) better than the latter. I felt like he softened up alot after going abroad. I'm going to check out that link, though.

[The Original Ape]

Originally posted by SKEEphistAKAte
Thanx for posting a link to the speeches. I became a huge Malcolm X fan after reading the autobiography. I liked his earlier speeches (early in the book) better than the latter. I felt like he softened up alot after going abroad. I'm going to check out that link, though.

I thought he softened up too; but then I thought about how he was feeling at that time, hurt from being sold out, having to worry about getting assassinated before he knew his wife and children were taken care of, and realizing that the ISLAM he was introduced to was not pure ISLAM. All of these factors, and more, had to have a profound effect on his thinking and his behavior.

[TOOFLYY]

Professor a great place for some info on Malcolm is his autobiography. As for his teachings Malcolm was preaching the mantra of Black pride, self, political and economic empowerment long before it became the thing to do in the 70's. He brought to international attention the hypocrisy of the United States claiming injustice in areas like Vietnam and sending troops to defend their civil rights but ignoring the unequal status of Blacks in America. He educated Black people on the American legal and political system and how Blacks if they organized themselves could be a powerful power base, rather than waiting for White people to change their minds and just give Black people rights. He questioned what few dared to question in his day and had viable solutions particularly regarding the coalescing of people of color worldwide.

As for Malcolm being a militant I think Malcolm answered that best by saying I'm just Malcolm.

Originally posted by Professor
I really don't know much about him or his work. My education focused on MLK - - - most of my reading describe his teaching as radical and even militant.

Will you share what you know of his teachings.

[TOOFLYY]

Sorry double post