Malcolm X

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This paper discusses the short life of one of the most important AfricanAmericans in the history of the United States, Malcolm Little, more famously known as Malcolm X. The author recounts Malcolm's life, speaking of his childhood, and the experiences he had. The author also speaks of Malcolm's time in prison, his conversion to Islam and his devotion to the religion. The paper narrates Malcolm's journey to becoming a famous activist for black people's rights and praises his strong stand against racism and racial oppression.

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"Malcolm X was married from 1958 at the time of his death and he had six daughters. His wife and his family were dedicated to the causes of the Nation of Islam and they were fervent followers. Malcolm continued to be a dedicated member of the Nation of Islam until 1964, when he left the group because of the differences that arose between him and Elijah Muhammad. He was disappointed to discover that the leader of Nation of Islam was not as dedicated and committed to the ideology of the group, as he discovered he has been committing adultery, which was clearly against the religious beliefs promoted by the Nation of Islam."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Auciello, Joe, George Breitman: an incisive view of Malcolm X and revolutionary politics, June 2006, available at http://www.socialistaction.org/auciello14.htm;
• Breitman, George, The Last Year of Malcolm X: The Evolution of a Revolutionary, New York: Merit Publishers, 1967;
• Malcolm X: 1925-1965, October 30, 2003, available at http://www.masnet.org/prof_personality.asp?id=629;
• Malcolm X, available at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm_X;
• Malcolm X, available at http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761552252_2/Malcolm_X.html;

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