MARIA FAURA PARDO

MALCOM X

Introduction

First a clarification

Malcolm Little

MINISTER OF THE NATION OF ISLAM

Introduction Why is he interesting?

Why did I choose him?

Early life

“Detroit Red”

Early life

(Key event)

Who influenced him?

Elijah Muhammad

Key concept

What does Nation of Islam believe

The beliefs of the Nation of Islam included the following:

1. Members had to be non-whites (whites were the enemy)Membership was encouraged no matter what your social status or level of sin2. That whites were attacking blacks physically and psychologically3. That whites wanted to keep blacks in an inferior position4. That blacks would be kept financially inferior by depending on whites for income5. That whites were undermining black self assurance6. That whites encouraged blacks to hate themselves by depriving them of knowledge of their own history

Islam promoted:

1. Blacks to become educated2. The rights of blacks to defend themselves3. Economic development of the black community

List major Accomplishments

1953In December 1953, a little more than a year after he was paroled from prison, Malcolm was named the minister at the NOI’s Boston mosque, Temple No. 11. The following year he also became the minister at Temple No. 12 (Philadelphia) and Temple No. 7 (New York).

1957Muhammad Speaks, the NOI newspaper, was founded by Malcolm in 1957.

1960—Beginning in the 1960s, Malcolm was invited to participate in numerous debates, including forums on radio stations (Los Angeles, New York, Washington), television programs (“Open Mind,” “The Mike Wallace News Program”) and universities (Harvard Law School, Howard University, Columbia University).

1963In 1963, the New York Times reported that Malcolm X was the second most sought after speaker in the United States.On June 29, 1963 Malcolm lead the Unity Rally in Harlem. It was one of the nations largest civil rights events.

1964After befriending and ministering to boxer Cassius Clay, the boxer decides to convert to the Muslim religion and join the Nation of Islam. In February 1964, Clay announces he has changed his name to Muhammad Ali.In March 1964, after his split with the NOI, Malcolm forms the Muslim Mosque, Inc. Several months later, he also organizes the Organizations of Afro-American Unity (OAAU).

1965Malcolm’s autobiography, which he worked on for two years with writer Alex Haley, was published in November 1965.

HISTORICAL IMPACT

“Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery”.

—>He felt that just because Black people were different, didn’t mean that they should just lay down and take the abuse from white people. He felt that black people shouldn’t conform to the ways of white people. They shouldn’t change their appearance, they should embrace who they are.

SEPARATION OF THE NATION OF ISLAM

"The Chickens Come Home To Roost,"

"The true brotherhood I had seen had influenced me to recognize that anger can blind human vision," he said. "America is the first country ... that can actually have a bloodless revolution."

CONCLUTION

http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/malcolm-x

http://www.biography.com/people/malcolm-x-9396195#break-with-elijah-muhammad

http://malcolmx.com

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