Suchergebnisse

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

This book tracks the evolution of Malcolm X from a racist, espousing the essentialist ideals of the Nation of Islam to a human rights activist, aware of the broader early 1960's struggle against imperial forces. Central to this was his strategic use of race to unite African-American initially and then the oppressed people in the world. Race was used as a strategy with the aim to abolish racial oppression. In the first chapter of this study we look at the constraints, most notably the white power structure, present in the United States during the mid-1960s which, on one hand gave form to Malcol

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.