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In reply to the discussion: Why was Malcolm X important ? [View all]proverbialwisdom
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Maybe Malcolm thought cooperation from Whites could be misinterpreted as whites "giving" freedom
BarstowCowboy
Sep 2015
#30
He was a prophet, the embodiment of agency, from his name to his clear vision for African Americans.
ancianita
Sep 2015
#12
He was important because he spoke about dignity, self-sufficiency, and self defense for black people
craigmatic
Sep 2015
#23
Zero. Instead, here's a photo of strollers & moms & NOI members at a rally at the Santa Monica Pier.
proverbialwisdom
Sep 2015
#28
Invitations to the 20th anniversary of the #MillionManMarch on 10/10/15 have been extended to ALL.
proverbialwisdom
Sep 2015
#32
Washington Post article on the history of tomorrow's #MillionManMarch in D.C. and more.
proverbialwisdom
Oct 2015
#45
RE: Bro Tony Muhammad speech. Informed people know better. Everyone else will recoil, I'm guessing.
proverbialwisdom
Oct 2015
#46
Will Smith, Tell Me Why: "Tell me why did Malcolm & Martin depart from us." (@2:42)
proverbialwisdom
Sep 2015
#34
Malik Shabazz (6 mo ago) wrote, "If you like this video don't forget to thumbs up & please share."
proverbialwisdom
Sep 2015
#38
DuBois once said that you cannot understand American history separate from Black History
Recursion
Sep 2015
#41