Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little, became literate in prison, learning to read the Quran. He soon embraced the teachings of Elijah Mohammed, whose movement, The Nation of Islam, preached self-reliance and the return of the African diaspora to Africa. His sharp rhetoric helped engender the Black Pride Movement, encouraging African Americans to embrace their identity and separate from, rather than assimilate with, white culture. This compelling volume profiles Malcolm X's transformation from a down-and-out drug dealer to a human ...
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Malcolm X, born Malcolm Little, became literate in prison, learning to read the Quran. He soon embraced the teachings of Elijah Mohammed, whose movement, The Nation of Islam, preached self-reliance and the return of the African diaspora to Africa. His sharp rhetoric helped engender the Black Pride Movement, encouraging African Americans to embrace their identity and separate from, rather than assimilate with, white culture. This compelling volume profiles Malcolm X's transformation from a down-and-out drug dealer to a human rights and religious leader who sparked both controversy and admiration. Chapters discuss his complex relationship with the Nation of Islam and the legacy of his rhetoric on civil rights.
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