Malcolm X
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Racial Relations in Malcolm X
The life of Malcolm X as told in The Autobiography of Malcolm X tells a story of a African American man who goes from growing up with racism in the south to a live of crime to eventually finding a la through the Muslim religion turning his live to speaking to the black man in America to rise above segregation and racism. Before becoming the icon that he is known as today he had to rise above the racism and prejudice not only in the south but all over the country during the 60's and 70's. The story of Malcolm X has not only endured well over the past decades but opens a path for the reader into the time of Malcolm X from his beginning to his tragic and violent end.
In many ways this book translates from the 60's and 70's to the present time. Malcolm X has not only inspired the people of his time to rise above the racism of his time but many African Americans today use him as inspiration to make themselves as individuals. From the surging influence of rap and R&B music today and the more African Americans involved politics most of this can be contributed to Malcolm X and how in his speeches that he gave while with the Nation of Islam to encourage black unity and independence. Another reason why Malcolm X's story has stayed alive till this day is just the amazing transformation he has gone through in his life. From being a poor black kid in the south to a black man caught in the midst of crime in the city to finally an African America who united himself with god in order to help the black community in America. Not only that, but his out right hatred for the white man that he was taught during his journey towards A La was eventually turned away after making his journey to Mecca. Such a transformation in views could more than hold the attention of any reader in any time...