How does Malcom X's attempts to reform civil rights have an infulence on todays society?

Question

For a history project we are studying the current, long lasting effects that Malcom X has on society and Civil Rights. Any specific information and examples would be great, however only the "general idea" is needed, as we are capable of further reasearch. Thanks in advance for helping out.

Answer 1

Malcolm X was a complex figure. He was a leading figure in the Nation of Islam. It was powerful in 1940s to 1970s America. It was then headed by Elijah Muhammad. I will not discuss its policies today. The Black Muslims were separatists, who believed in violence if necessary in racial defense.

Since you are looking at more general long term effects I will discuss these. The Nation of Islam and Malcolm X, one of its most effective spokesmen , developed a large following. It was more militant than the supporters of Martin Luther King, Jr., for example. I think properly led it could have led to a more aggressive opposition to racism than what occurred. Objective evidence shows,however, that Elijah Mohammad was a poor leader, who became unfairly jealous of Malcolm X, and forced him out of the Nation of Islam. Elijah Mohammad at least gave approval or encouraged Malcolm X's assassination in 1965.

Malcolm X became more of a hero after his death. Because of the unfair and vindictive treatment he had received in being forced out of the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X went to Mecca and studied the Muslim religion more. He found it did not advocate the hate toward whites that the Nation of Islam expressed. Malcolm X was a separatist, but in the brief of being expelled from the Nation and before being assassinated, developed a more moderate views toward whites.

The pen is mightier than the sword; the spirit greater than the flesh. Malcolm X's assassination helped I believe to discredit the Nation of Islam. Malcolm X has served as a counter to Martin Luther King in making a case that nonviolent resistance to unjust civil rights laws was too costly and punishing. The fact that Malcolm X moved away from hating whites in his last few years make him a powerful figure to show how blacks should respond to racism.

Answer 2

the main Civil right is the right to protect your self and your family, if you or them were in danger no matter what is your color.
it is the right to be save, secure and alive.