Essays On Malcolm X

Throughout Malcolm Little’s life, he had several different names that people would call him. Different people gave some of the names he was called to him and he chose some of his names as well. Malcolm X and El Hajj Malik El Shabazz are two names he changed them to. Detroit Red was one of […]

Malcolm X a ‘symbol of hope’ or ‘father divine’. Historians have argued over the impact he had on the progression of Civil Rights, the methods he used and the overall persona of the man; Verney states “Malcolm X’s achievements were of a more abstract and philosophical nature”1 however, Walter Myers would argue that he was […]

The story basically shows that Malcolm X was somebody that was able to become by himself a “somebody”. He became that “someone” after fighting street problems and after losing his freedom to jail. He was upset with himself because he didn’t even knew how to write and also because he lacked some of the very […]

The Civil Rights Movement was the expression of Americans’ long-standing opposition to racial discrimination and segregation, which had become deeply ingrained in their culture over time. During the 1950s and 1960s, a series of important events occurred that had a significant impact on US history. These included the Montgomery Bus Boycott, protests, sit-ins, speeches, and […]

As we all know, the most powerful creator of rhetorical issue is the media. The media played a large and important role in consistently creating a negative public image of Malcolm X which is still connected with him. The reality created by the media is powerful enough to create lasting images and stereotypes about people. […]

In this essay, the focus will be on how racism is depicted in the film Malcolm X, which takes place during the 1960s and recounts the genuine story of Malcolm X’s life. Racism entails unfair treatment and animosity towards individuals of other races, while representation involves utilizing symbols or descriptions to define a person or […]

Brent Staples’ essay titled ‘Just walk on by: A black man ponders his power to alter public space’ is an outstanding piece of minority literature of the twentieth century. Not only is the essay a high quality literary work, the point the author makes is also highly relevant to blacks and other ethnic minorities. Through […]

In “Learning to Read,” an excerpt found in The Autobiography of Malcolm X, author Malcolm X attacks his illiteracy while imprisoned for battling the white man. Malcolm in his conversations with other prisoners realized he wasn’t the most articulate hustler any more as he used to be in the street. Bimbi a fellow prisoner in […]

Written in the mid-1960s, The Autobiography of Malcolm X covers a span of around 35 years and is situated within a historical context that encompasses the vibrant 1920s, the Great Depression, World War II, and the Civil Rights movement. Malcolm’s personal challenges mirrored the widespread upheaval experienced during this time. Born on May 19, 1925 […]

The Harlem Renaissance was an era of African-American social philosophy and ethnicity based on the African-American society that was generated in Harlem in New York City. The period, expanding from around 1920s to 1940s, was conveyed through each cultural means such as poetry, music, theater, dance, literature, visual arts, politics and history.

Malcolm X, a renowned black nationalist leader known for his militant perspectives, gained global recognition as an advocate of Pan-Africanism. Pan-Africanism is a movement that aims to bring together individuals of African descent. Born in 1925 as Malcolm Little, he rejected his given name because it was associated with slavery and instead adopted the letter […]

When the United Stated of America was formed in 1776 racial discrimination has been apparent throughout. Numerous factors have led to the reduction of racial discrimination: the changing economy in the USA, the role of key individuals, the role of the President and Federal Government and finally the two World Wars. Though, some historians argue […]

James A. Baldwin, a homosexual African-American novelist, was once quoted saying that the most dangerous creation of any society is the man who has nothing to lose. What it means is that society’s chief concern should be a person who has absolutely nothing to lose by always sticking to their beliefs, yet everything to gain. […]

In “A Homemade Education”, by Malcolm X, the intended audience is any individual, primarily from the minority groups. Malcolm X states that how is one to “get civil rights before first he wins his human rights (X 233)? ” This pieces main purpose is to persuade the reader to dive in a mind set of […]

Many black citizens in America were concerned about the growing segregation between blacks and whites. In response, they took action to combat this discriminatory practice by standing up and advocating for the rights that Black Americans deserved. Martin Luther King, supported by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), played a crucial part in the civil […]

Although the emotions are faintly projected, his tone and attitude are caused by a change in his own emotions, which correspond with the beginning, middle, and end of the passage. The essay not only expounds on his lack of reading skills while young, but it also expounds upon the importance of reading to him today. […]

Compared to other nations, agriculture in the United States has achieved remarkable success, resulting in envy. Nevertheless, a closer examination of the agribusiness industry reveals that it is able to produce more food with less land and at lower costs than farmers in other countries. This development has attracted the attention of organic farmers, whose […]