Today is Malcolm X's birthday. He was born in 1925. I know just like me you're wondering what he would have accomplished in his life if he had not been assassinated in Harlem on February 21,1965. He has always been someone who I really admired for being a true warrior. I have read a lot of books about him and researched over the Internet about his life and philosophy. If it had his name on it I would read it. I remember the first time I read an Autobiography Of Malcolm X As Told To Alex Haley. I wish I could remember exactly what year it was when I did read it. When I was in Junior High a lot of kids were reading it then. I wasn't interested in reading it until sometime much later. I saw him as a shining black prince. How could you not love a man like him? Wow, someone who said what was on his mind and exactly what he stood for. I couldn't believe a black man in the 60's would dare say the things he had and to the people he was saying it to at that time. If you watch any videos of him speaking , you'll see a man so intelligent, articulate and brave. I guess he really believed in the Honorable Elijah Muhammad an awful lot. It didn't matter what others thought of his beliefs, he believed it and that was enough. I saw him as a strong black man willing to do all he could to help his people realize that they were a special people. I also admire The Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. At the time I read the autobiography I wondered how could someone want to turn the other cheek when faced with any harm. That's why Malcolm was so much of a hero to me, because I wanted to fight back not turn my cheek so someone could slap, spit or punch me. Of course, my views have changed, but Malcolm X is still my hero. If you have read the book it definitely has had some type of influence in your life. I've learnt so many things about myself after reading this book but the one thing I want to share is that I am an American and I owe it to my community to always help where I can and to remember no black person is ever in this alone. We need to help each other as much as we can. Just because one man has a lot he should never leave his fellow man behind to suffer. Believe in something or you will fall for anything. How could you not admire a man who was willing to die for what he believed in. Leave a comment if you've read the book and how it has changed your thoughts on black pride.
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