malcolm x

• Ideologies and Strategies

  • Black Nationalism: Malcolm X endorsed the socio-political self-sufficiency of Black Americans. He believed in establishing separate Black states, free from white supremacy.
• Ideologies and Strategies

  • Islam: As a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam, Malcolm saw Islam as a means to empower Black Americans, uniting them against racial oppression.
• Contributions to the Civil Rights Movement

  • Vocal Critic: He challenged the status quo, presenting an alternative viewpoint to the mainstream civil rights narrative, which he felt was too conciliatory.
• Contributions to the Civil Rights Movement

  • Organisation of Afro-American Unity (OAAU): This secular group aimed at globally uniting people of African descent and advocated for Black rights.
• Contributions to the Civil Rights Movement

  • Nation of Islam: As its spokesperson, Malcolm's oratory skills brought attention to the group's ideologies and expanded its influence.
• Legacy

  • Autobiography: Chronicling his life, struggles, and transformations, his autobiography continues to educate about race dynamics in the U.S.
• Legacy

  • Influence on Black Power Movement: Malcolm’s radical ideas became foundational to the Black Power movement of the late 1960s.