But, this is one thing that bothers me. Malcolm X, the Black historical figure in America's History doesn't know what he wants. At first, Malcolm seemed impartial with the whites he dealt with (i.e. Sophia). Then, Malcolm does a complete 360 and decides that
all whites are devils. DEVILS. Now, I understand kind of where he's coming from. I understand that his pride, adding on to his knowledge and influence provided by Mr. Muhammad, makes Malcolm do
whatever it takes to make sure that he is heard. He did learn about his past, and then when he needed it most, had the safety of the knowledge of Religion and finally got a full take of where he belongs. But now, when reading Chapter 15, I see that he doesn't even want integration. So I ask anyone who is willing to answer,
How does Malcolm X expect to get his freedom? (if not integration) Obviously since integrating is the problem, and segregating is the problem, what is there to do? Does he want for all of the Black Muslims to have half of the country? Does he want all of the whites to be completely wiped out in the whole world? Because that is a very huge task that is impossible to complete. Moreover, he doesn't agree with Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr. How does that help anything? Obviously they have completely different views on how to fix their Racial Issue. While Dr. King wants peace, Malcolm X wants (still can't tell you).
Well other than freedom, of course.
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Malcolm X obviously wants complete separation from the white race. I'm glad you picked up on the fact that Malcolm has completely different views than Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., because that's completely true. In fact, their views are completely opposite of each other. Malcolm X does NOT want assimilation...
He apparently wants separation, no involvement with whites whatsoever. I would say that this would worsen things (which I explained in my blog).
Thinking about it, Malcolm probably rejected Sophia because look where it got him - in jail. All these racists experiences accumulated and Malcolm was receptive to the idea of all whites being evil.
I agree, it was foolish for Malcolm to reject Dr. King's peaceful protest. Although in hindsight it is very easy to say that - we know the ultimate outcome of the Civil Rights Movement. Malcolm, like many others, thought only action could make change.
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