Later, as both continued to acquire more knowledge, they seem to have discovered distinct paths; they then began to read more selectively. They each read what would take them forward on the paths they had chosen.
These paths were very different. From the teachings of Mr. Muhammad, Malcolm learned of the role of "white men," and that "when white men had written history books, the black man simply had been left out." He also expressed the horror he felt while reading about slavery. Malcolm then became determined to learn more about the past. He hungered for books about history, especially black history. He also wanted to acquire more evidence about the "evil" actions of the white man, so he read books like The Story of Oriental Civilization and Uncle Tom's Cabin. He also read Mahatma Gandhi's revelations about his great efforts of freeing India from British occupancy.
In contrast to Malcolm X's focus on history, Paule Marshall wrote that "although I loved nearly everything I read," "I sensed a lack after a time. Something I couldn't quite define was missing." One day, while in the library, she encountered a poem written by the African-American author Paul Laurence Dunbar. "The poem spoke to me as nothing I had read before," remarked Marshall. She then began to search for books and stories and poems about the black race - "about my people," writes Marshall. Like Malcolm X, Marshall discovered that through reading she could learn about the African American culture and could gain access to a sense of intimacy with her people. However, unlike Malcolm X, the feelings that Marshall experienced - as she describes them - were feelings of love, pleasure, and hope. On the contrary, Malcolm X seems to have grown angrier and more hateful as he continued to find more evidence about how, as he puts it, "white men had indeed acted like devils." .
The cumulative impact of the knowledge Malcolm X and Marshall acquired from their reading efforts was very different for both of them.
Thurgood Marshal Thurgood Marshal was born on July 2, 1908 in Baltimore Maryland. ... Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X were much more known than Marshal. ... Thurgood Marshal first wife died in 1955. Marshals two sons Thurgood Jr. Marshal and John Marshal both have degrees in public life....
Malcolm X was a unique militant leader of the oppressed black race whose life is still remembered today. ... He dropped his last name, considered a "slave name" by Black Muslims, and became Malcolm X. Malcolm X later became the Nation of Islam's most prominent leader. ... In 1964, Malcolm X publicly announced his split with the Nation of Islam. ... Malcolm X only lived a short thirty nine years, but he made them worthwhile. ...
Malcolm X Malcolm X was one of the black African Americans who helps with the civil rights. Malcolm X was also known by the name El-hajj Malik El-Shabbazz. Malcolm X view that Western nations were racist and that black people must join together. ... Later Malcolm X was born as Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska. ... He dropped his last name and considered a slave name and became Malcolm X. ...
Malcolm X was one of the black African Americans who helps with the civil rights. Malcolm X was also known by the name El-hajj Malik El-Shabbazz. Malcolm X view that Western nations were racist and that black people must join together. ... Later Malcolm X was born as Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska. ... He dropped his last name and considered a slave name and became Malcolm X. ...
Malcolm X was a militant black leader in the United States during the civil rights movement. ... The time in which though, that Malcolm X had the greatest influence on people, was upon his death, and after. ... To understand this best, we will first look at the man, before he was El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz, before he was Malcolm X, but when he was Malcolm Little. Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little on May 19, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska, as the son of Louise Norton Little and Earl Little. ... Of Malcolm X p.118). ...
The Autobiography of Malcolm X was a great book. ... But, most people would say that going to jail was the best thing for a person but I found out that for Malcolm X that was one of the best things that could have happened to Malcolm X. ... Unlike articles and clippings about Malcolm X this book went into great detail about every aspect of his life. ... In conclusion The Autobiography of Malcolm X was illumination, informative, and exciting. This book informed me that Malcolm X was no different then any other man he had problems he was in trouble before. ...
Malcolm X VII. ... Conclusion Abstract Malcolm X led an interesting life. ... My paper examines the transformations of Malcolm X. The Many Malcolm's Malcolm X led an interesting life. ... It was very clear, Malcolm X was to be destroyed. ...
Malcolm X had become a legend when it came to the civil rights battle in the 1960's. ... "Malcolm was born on May 19th 1925" ("Malcolm X.... After malcolm's prison release, he refers to Malcolm X. ... They appeared to be without racial prejudice" ("Malcolm X.... "He helped pave the way for African Americans" (Malcolm X....
Introduction Malcolm X was a civil rights activist. "If you're not ready to die for it, put the word 'freedom' out of your vocabulary." (Malcolm X). He was a Muslim minister who fought for the freedom and the rights of the blacks. The racial segregation in the US turned Malcolm from a criminal to a...
