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Nicole Kozik-Ayers Gina Crawford English 10 1 09 March 201 8 Malcolm X Who is Malcom X? Malcolm X was an extraordinary activist for the African American community. Malcolm X was looked up as an intelligent individual with a big eye for change and making a difference in the world. Like any African American upbringing during his time, Malcolm experienced segregation and racism. He saw this as a threat to society. With everything going on around him, this fueled Malcolm's passion to make a positive difference in society. Malcolm CX is considered a strong activist for change because of his upbringing, the organizations he was affiliated with and his partnership with Martin Luther King Jr., prior to his death. Initially, Malcolm X was brought into this world as Malcolm Little. Malcolm was born on May 19 th , 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska. His mother is Loise Little and father is Earl Little. Before birth Malcolm already had two social identities. "The negative identity provided by a white-dominated society and a positive one associated with B lack pride" (Barresi, P. 202 ). Malcolm's life was difficult growing up. After once his father passed away, at the age of six, murdered by this violent racist group called the Black Legion who is considered similar to the Klu Klux Klan. His mother ended up in a mental ward which then left Malcolm and his siblings as ward of the state. This was the foundation of where Malcolm's life started to make a change. Additionally, the organizations he was affiliated with is the reason for why his learning changed as a adult . "Malcolm's learning is more self-actualized, especially while in prison, and transformation after visiting Mecca" (Haley, P. 254 ). Eventually he became affiliated with the Black Muslims. The Black Muslims considered the white race as the devil race. Eventually Malcolm became an activist for the Black Muslim Faith. During the civil rights movement, Malcolm had challenged Marten Luther King Jr' s non-violent approach. Malcolm's approach was for his followers to defend themselves no matter what it took. Malcolm X eventually stopped supporting the Black Muslim Faith after his expedition to Mecca. Once back to the United States, his views on the white race also changed. He no longer saw the white race as the devil race anymore. Finally, Malcolm's partnership with Marten Luther King Jr. came after he left the Black Muslim Faith. Malcolm then would start supporting the Afro-American unity organization. The Afro-American unity had different views of the white race. The Afro-American unity was in good standing in maintaining a relationship with the white race. The new Malcolm X eventually started partnering with Martin Luther King Jr, and supporting the civil rights movement. Once the Black Muslim Faith caught wind of Malcolm's decision, his life quickly became threatened. Malcolm X on February 21 st , 1965 via assassination. He was assassinated in New York City while presenting a speech . ( Harley, P.272) In conclusion, Malcolm X was known for his persistence in fighting for the human rights for the African American Community. Others viewed Malcolm X as a violent man as well. Malcom's biggest views on defending the segregation and racism changed. When in Mecca he witnessed how the white and black race worked together peacefully to make a change. From then on, Malcolm's views of the Black Muslim Faith had changed and he knew the organization was wrong. Malcolm X's legacy should be embraced in ways of putting an end to the segregation and racism issues in society. Instead we should all follow Malcolm's advocacy and be united together to make a positive change in society. Work Cited Page Barresi, John. In Identity and story: Creating self in narrative, by McAdams, Dan p. (ed);Josselson, Ruthellen (ed) ; Lieblich, Amia (ed.) . 201-222, Chapter x, 284 pages. Washington , DC, US: American Psychological Assocation, 2006. https://search-proquest-com.ezproxy2.apus.edu/docview/614197899?accountid=8289 Haley, A (1965). The autobiography of Malcolm X. New York: Grove Press Eric. The self-Education of Malcolm X., 2006 Do you understand your feedback? Yes, I do. Very straight to the point. Do you have any questions for your instructor? No everything seemed easy to understand Do you have any problems or concerns that