The Transformations Of Malcolm X

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In this paper, the writer discusses the significant factors that influenced Malcolm Little to become Malcolm X. The writer then examines Malcolm X's transformation to El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz. The writer offers biographical information in this article. The writer also discusses Malcolm X's conversion to the Black Muslim movement while in prison. The writer concludes by looking at his assassination.

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"Behind every significant figure in world history is a series of events, persons and social institutions that dramatically shaped his or her conscience, convictions and beliefs. Perhaps the most influential factor in the life of a struggling oppressed young person is that of religion. Religion offers hope. It offers reason. It offers redemption. For Black Americans in the middle of the twentieth century the rising Islamic tradition in American known then as Black Muslims gave such hope to a generation of bitterly oppressed ... "

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