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Contents. About this volume / Robert C. Evans -- Malcolm X: a man of multiple perspectives / Robert Terrill -- Biography of Malcolm X / Robert C. Evans. Critical contexts. Malcolm X and the Nation of Islam: rhetorical tactics in the first dozen years / Scott Varda -- The Autobiography of Malcolm X: a survey of critical responses / Robert C. Evans -- Humor in the rhetoric of Malcolm X: the 1961 Embassy Auditorium speech / Robert C. Evans -- Malcolm, Martin, and Muhammad: clashing rhetorics / Nicolas Tredell. Critical readings. Malcolm X: thoughts and advice / Louis A. DeCaro, Jr. -- Rhetorical tactics in Malcolm X's "The Ballot or the Bullet" speech / Scott Varda -- A blurred snapshot of a man in rapid motion: Robert Penn Warren's interview of Malcolm X / Steven D. Ealy -- Fire and ice: Malcolm X, Eldridge Cleaver, and Bobby Seale / Nicolas Tredell -- Spike Lee's Malcolm X: A survey of reviews / Anna Orlofsky -- The shifting image of Malcolm X: Malcolm X as nationalist versus global hero in Spike Lee's Malcolm X and Michael Mann's Ali / Christian Jimenez -- Two documentary films on Malcolm X: a survey of reviewers' responses / Robert C. Evans -- Racial and reconnective literacies: Malcolm X and a literacy event / Danny Rodriguez -- Malcolm X and me / Saladin Ambar. Resources. Chronology of Malcolm X's life -- Works by Malcolm X.

"Malcolm X was a pioneering figure in the black pride movement, and his life story is sure to captivate young readers. Readers learn about his life and legacy--from his childhood to the aftermath of his assassination in 1965--through age-appropriate text and detailed historical photographs. Sidebars provide additional information about this legendary civil rights leader, and graphic organizers clarify essential concepts. Malcolm X lived a life of outspoken activism. As readers discover fascinating details about his life, they also discover the importance of standing up for their beliefs and being proud of who they are."--Provided by publisher

Message to the grass roots (Detroit, November 10, 1963) -- A declaration of independence (New York, March 12, 1964) -- The ballot or the bullet (Cleveland, April 3, 1964) -- The Black revolution (New York, April 8, 1964) -- Letters from abroad (April-May, 1964) -- The Harlem "hate-gang" scare (New York, May 29, 1964) -- Appeal to African heads of state (Cairo, Egypt, July 17, 1964) -- At the Audubon (New York, December 13, 1964) -- With Mrs. Fannie Lou Hamer (New York, December 20, 1964) -- At the Audubon (New York, December 20, 1964) -- To Mississippi youth (New York, January 1, 1965) -- Prospects for freedom in 1965 (New York, January 7, 1965) -- After the bombing (Detroit, February 14, 1965) -- Confrontation with an "expert" (New York, February 18, 1965) -- Last answers and interviews.