Malcolm X emerged as a towering figure in the American civil rights landscape, known for his fiery oratory and uncompromising advocacy for self-determination. His ideas, often provocative, centered on racial consciousness, religious conviction, and political organization. While the interpretation of his legacy remains contested, his body of work continues to inspire and challenge readers. His impact on the discourse of racial justice and Black empowerment is undeniable.
The collection features significant speeches from Malcolm X between 1963 and 1965, showcasing his evolution as a leader and orator. It reflects his shifting views on the Nation of Islam, as well as his insights on segregation, integration, and collaboration with other liberation movements. This compilation highlights the profound impact of his rhetoric and his commitment to Black liberation, demonstrating the relevance of his ideas in the ongoing struggle for justice.
The best examples of why, even in print, Malcolm X is a man to measure oneself against. The New York Times Book Review...
The imperialists know the only way you will voluntarily turn to the fox is to show you a wolf. In eleven speeches and interviews, Malcolm X presents a revolutionary alternative to this reformist trap, taking up political alliances, women's rights, U.S. intervention in the Congo and Vietnam, capitalism and socialism, and more.
Presents the major ideas expounded by the legendary leader of the Black revolution in America through selected speeches delivered from 1963 to his assassination in 1965
The Black leader discusses his political philosophy and reveals details of his life, shedding light on the ideas that enabled him to gain the allegiance of a still growing percentage of the Black population