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Today is the 58th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X
Posted on 2/21/23 at 12:18 pm
Posted on 2/21/23 at 12:18 pm
I just finished reading Les Payne's biography of Malcolm X, "The Dead Are Arising," which won the National Book Award for Nonfiction and the Pulitzer Prize for Biography.
Malcolm was a fascinating man. Admittedly, he had an intense dislike for white people, but given the circumstances of his life, his feelings are hardly surprising.
He was still evolving as a man at the time of his murder by the Nation of Islam, and it's a shame that we didn't get to see the fully developed man he would have become. We tend to think of MLK as the moral conscience of the Civil Rights era, but Malcolm was far superior morally to the womanizing King. Malcolm was, IMO, one of the most extraordinary Americans of the latter half of the 20th century.
I highly recommend Les Payne's book. He died while he was writing it, and it was completed by his daughter.
The Dead Are Arising
Here's the history.com article on Malcolm from today
malcolm's assasination history.com
Malcolm was a fascinating man. Admittedly, he had an intense dislike for white people, but given the circumstances of his life, his feelings are hardly surprising.
He was still evolving as a man at the time of his murder by the Nation of Islam, and it's a shame that we didn't get to see the fully developed man he would have become. We tend to think of MLK as the moral conscience of the Civil Rights era, but Malcolm was far superior morally to the womanizing King. Malcolm was, IMO, one of the most extraordinary Americans of the latter half of the 20th century.
I highly recommend Les Payne's book. He died while he was writing it, and it was completed by his daughter.
The Dead Are Arising
Here's the history.com article on Malcolm from today
malcolm's assasination history.com
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Posted on 2/21/23 at 12:21 pm to L.A.
He correctly identified the real cause of many of the black’s societal woes.
The white liberal.
The white liberal.
Posted on 2/21/23 at 12:21 pm to L.A.
Thanks, I’ve been wanting to read a good book on him. His quote about beta boy white leftist do gooders being the enemy of blacks is enough in and of itself to merit further research into the man, by me.
Posted on 2/21/23 at 12:24 pm to Wardniner01
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Next federal holiday
I'd be happy to replace Kwanza or Juneteenth bullshite with Malcom X day
Posted on 2/21/23 at 12:28 pm to L.A.
If you want to know who was better for the black community, look no further than the fact that MLK day is a national holiday. Malcom X was not a puppet for the Dems like Dr. King was. That’s why there’s no Malcom X day.
Posted on 2/21/23 at 12:28 pm to Wardniner01
Cool story bro.
Posted on 2/21/23 at 12:37 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
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He correctly identified the real cause of many of the black’s societal woes.
The white liberal.
In that they often vote and work behind closed doors like conservatives, or try and slow-walk reform and control methods to find middle ground with segregationists...
Posted on 2/21/23 at 12:38 pm to L.A.
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intense dislike for white people
I am starting to have an intense dislike of self-loathing white people too...
Posted on 2/21/23 at 12:44 pm to Bronc
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In that they often vote and work behind closed doors like conservatives, or try and slow-walk reform and control methods to find middle ground with segregationists...
Or that white conservatives are more honest about their intentions than those who claim to want to save black folks, but truly want them enslaved in a different form.
Posted on 2/21/23 at 12:55 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
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He correctly identified the real cause of many of the black’s societal woes.
The white liberal.
This, but the reason why Farrakhan had him murdered was his insight he saw at Mecca. Malcolm noticed Muslims of ALL COLORS, not just Black. That was a big reason he was snuffed out.
A white pastor moved to the Delta and started a meeting of all pastors in the area. Both white and black. One of the black pastors thought it was a great idea, but he also shared that many will not come and could not come because promininent black agitators would discourage any unity.
The Jews hatred of Jesus boiled over once he included his message to the Gentiles as well.
People in power need division to maintain their power and control. The Democratic Party does it through color division. Once people wake up and move beyond that mindset, they will have True Freedom.
Posted on 2/21/23 at 12:58 pm to Wardniner01
He prayed to a false prophet, preached hate and violence, so the poor soul is likely in hell.
Posted on 2/21/23 at 1:00 pm to SCLibertarian
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Or that white conservatives are more honest about their intentions
Maintaining segregation and white supremacy? Yeah, I don't think Malcolm X would dispute that.
His point in that speech, and the letter from Birmingham jail where MLK spoke similarly, was that there was/is a class of "moderate" white people more devoted to order than justice and when push comes to shove they align with the Civil Rights opposition.
Posted on 2/21/23 at 1:03 pm to Bronc
Kind of you to take it upon yourself to speak about what this black man’s words really mean, pinko.
Posted on 2/21/23 at 1:09 pm to Bronc
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Maintaining segregation and white supremacy?
I think Malcolm X would describe the fundamental points of the social justice ideology (to which you subscribe) as the epitome of white supremacy. The idea that blacks are too weak, stupid or inept to make their own path without the guidance and help of their white leftist allies is much more paternalistically racist than anything emanating from the political right. Even HBO's "The Wire" touched on this topic. Bunny Colvin (a black cop) told white liberal Carcetti he had more respect for the lone segregationist in the neighborhood than anyone else, because "he always knew where he stood."
Posted on 2/21/23 at 1:30 pm to L.A.
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Today is the 58th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X
The world's been a better place ever since
Posted on 2/21/23 at 1:34 pm to L.A.
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Malcolm was a fascinating man. Admittedly, he had an intense dislike for white people, but given the circumstances of his life, his feelings are hardly surprising.
He was direct and to the point, I respect the man for that. None of this backdoor racism.
He also understood white Democrats well.
Posted on 2/21/23 at 1:35 pm to Bronc
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In that they often vote and work behind closed doors like conservatives, or try and slow-walk reform and control methods to find middle ground with segregationists...
No, in that he correctly knew you left wing freaks weren't sincere and saw black people as tools, nothing else
Posted on 2/21/23 at 1:44 pm to TigerOnTheMountain
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Kind of you to take it upon yourself to speak about what this black man’s words really mean, pinko.
Im sorry if I can read/listen to his words?
He compared liberals of the 60's to foxes and conservatives to wolves. You know the wolf wants to harm you, the fox though is more sneaky.
Malcolm and King were also socialists, so its always odd when conservatives attempt to claim they shared common cause against liberals. Conservatives hated liberals/moderates cause they wanted no change to Civil Rights laws, socialist and Civil Rights revolutionaries like Malcolm X hated liberals/moderates cause he viewed them as not allied enough, or at all when push came to shove.
Posted on 2/21/23 at 1:46 pm to L.A.
I’ve read & studied a good bit on X. This is what he said,
“There are many whites who are trying to solve the problem. But, you never see them going under the label of liberals.” Malcolm highlighted that the White American who identifies as a liberal is the most ‘dangerous’ and ‘deceitful’ thing in the Western Hemisphere.
“The white liberal differs from the white conservative in one way. The liberal is more deceitful and hypocritical than the conservatives. Both want power. But, the white liberal has perfected the art of posing as the negro’s (sic) friend and benefactor.
The American negro is nothing but a political football and the white liberals control this ball. Through tricks, tokenism, and false promises of integration and civil rights.”
“ all I have seen and experienced on this pilgrimage has forced me to re-arrange” much of thoughts pattern and to toss aside some of my previous conclusions. This “adjustment to reality” wasn’t too difficult for me to undergo, because, despite my firm conviction in whatever I believe, I have always tried to keep an open mind.”
I do not agree with his religion, but he was the real deal. He was a family man, & was faithful to his wife, unlike MLK. He grew & matured as a person and realized it wasn’t all white people that were the issue, & begin preaching peace.
Malcolm X scared the white supremacists as much as he scared the liberals as well as groups like NOI because of his success in making the Black people realize that they have the power to fight back when they join hands instead of fighting as separate factions. He was not just popularly followed by Black people but was and continues to be deeply loved by them. It was during his funeral that actor, writer, and activist Ossie Davis famously mourned, “our shining black prince … who didn’t hesitate to die because he loved us so.” He further added, “if you knew him you would know why we must honor him.… And, in honoring him, we honor the best in ourselves.”
He stood for what most on this board stand for. He just wanted blacks to have the same opportunities as whites, be educated, productive, not taking handouts, but the chance to earn, and he didn’t do that by preaching integration. He dreamed of rich, black communities, which would be much better than what we have now.
He was killed because of these beliefs, they did not go along with the NOI, & he began to stand up against the racist on both sides. A very fascinating individual.
“There are many whites who are trying to solve the problem. But, you never see them going under the label of liberals.” Malcolm highlighted that the White American who identifies as a liberal is the most ‘dangerous’ and ‘deceitful’ thing in the Western Hemisphere.
“The white liberal differs from the white conservative in one way. The liberal is more deceitful and hypocritical than the conservatives. Both want power. But, the white liberal has perfected the art of posing as the negro’s (sic) friend and benefactor.
The American negro is nothing but a political football and the white liberals control this ball. Through tricks, tokenism, and false promises of integration and civil rights.”
“ all I have seen and experienced on this pilgrimage has forced me to re-arrange” much of thoughts pattern and to toss aside some of my previous conclusions. This “adjustment to reality” wasn’t too difficult for me to undergo, because, despite my firm conviction in whatever I believe, I have always tried to keep an open mind.”
I do not agree with his religion, but he was the real deal. He was a family man, & was faithful to his wife, unlike MLK. He grew & matured as a person and realized it wasn’t all white people that were the issue, & begin preaching peace.
Malcolm X scared the white supremacists as much as he scared the liberals as well as groups like NOI because of his success in making the Black people realize that they have the power to fight back when they join hands instead of fighting as separate factions. He was not just popularly followed by Black people but was and continues to be deeply loved by them. It was during his funeral that actor, writer, and activist Ossie Davis famously mourned, “our shining black prince … who didn’t hesitate to die because he loved us so.” He further added, “if you knew him you would know why we must honor him.… And, in honoring him, we honor the best in ourselves.”
He stood for what most on this board stand for. He just wanted blacks to have the same opportunities as whites, be educated, productive, not taking handouts, but the chance to earn, and he didn’t do that by preaching integration. He dreamed of rich, black communities, which would be much better than what we have now.
He was killed because of these beliefs, they did not go along with the NOI, & he began to stand up against the racist on both sides. A very fascinating individual.
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