Research Paper

Darrin Mills November 13, 2008
Constitution HS Research Paper


Research Paper

Malcolm X: This historical figure represents a thug, gangster, but importantly, he can also represent, a family man, achiever, international speaker, icon, motivator, also a speaker for black nationalism. Malcolm X has had an effect on history itself, and other national issues, in the world. Even though, Malcolm X had a troubled life style at an early age, and many people against his beliefs, he became mature as an adult, and had gotten involved, in many civil rights organizations, also contributing to this nation’s history, by becoming an international speaker of th Nation Of Islam, and later on becoming a figure in many lives.

Malcolm X, born in Omaha, Nebraska, on May 29, 1925, before his historical effect on the nation, he lived a troubled, life by the age of 20, he was sentenced to 10 years in prison on a burglary charge. While in prison, Malcolm, was introduced to the Nation Of Islam, and the teachings of Elijah Muhammad, by converting to black muslim religion while serving time in prison. After his release, Malcolm traveled to Chicago, where he began to study under the teachings, and action of Elijah Muhammad, and became a nation speaker, for the organization. As years went past, Malcolm X rose quickly in the ranks, serving as minister of Harlem’s Temple No. 7, in 1954, and later ministering in temples in Detroit, Michigan, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. While his rise to fame occurred, he began to have T.V. appearances, while contributing a newspaper, giving credit to the Nation Of Islam, for his efforts.

Malcolm X, during his span with the organization, he had put forward major effort forwards the Civil Rights Movement, involving Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to help, also to over-send the wrong message, almost battling between the two movements. Malcolm had a certain outlook, on the series of events, or problem going on at the time, rather than Dr. King. Malcolm rejected such compromises, as Black Muslim. He argued with fellow activist, by making vast quotes, and arguments toward positive African American activist, and Presidents, such as Presidents John F Kennedy. Along with the Nation Of Islam, Malcolm heavily promoted Black Nationalism, which belief of separation between whites, and blacks, through physical, emotional, and politically. During this time, Malcolm also rejected the non-violence act promoting violence, along with the beliefs of Stokley Carmichael, the founder of the Black Panther Part, which has theory, and a theme of a Black Militant Group.

Malcolm, with the Nation Of Islam did various supporting acts, to help the organization to gain coverage, and supporters. He gave speeches, and made appearances at special events such as the White House. He began to travel, and while did, he had a change of heart, and began to have a diffrent perspective, on certain issues. The Nation Of Islam figured, that Malcolm would exploit them, he became a factor against them, and became cautious of his actions. They later kicked him off, and he departed from their affiliations. Later, Malcolm actually developed, and founded his own organization. He began to receive national attention, and give more speeches.

On February 21, 1965, Malcolm X was assassinated, and murdered while giving a speech, in New York City, New York. The Nation Of Islam, was believed to have participated, for the murder. Malcolm X will always be remembered, and always will be a national figure, and good role example for young men, on how to turn your life around, and get involved.









Annotation And Sources
1st Annotation
The Official Website of Malcolm X..Rhaya Trinklein..November 24, 2003.CMG WORLDWIDE
17, NOVEMBER, 2008. http://www.cmgww.com/historic/malcolm/home.php

This website is about Malcolm X, a leader, and also a historical figure. This includes helpful information, about his biography, achievements, and documents, that provide info. Malcolm X began his teenage, and early adult life as an troubled youth, and began to get involved with drugs, crime, and hustling. Malcolm found home to the Nation of Islam, and also began to move up in the ranks as the Nation's(Islam)national minister. The nation began to find Malcolm, a threat to the organization, due to the experiences he had while in their presence. Malcolm took a trip to Africa, and the Eastern hemisphere, and discovered the real Islam. When he returned, he founded his own organization, called Muslim Mosque Org. Later on his ,life he was murdered giving a speech in New York City.

2nd Annotation
"Malcolm X." 2004. Encyclopedia of World Biography. 21 Oct 2008 .

Encyclopedia.com helps me due to more reference of the biography of this historical figure. It get in good detail, about his family, and his entire life achievements. The website show how Malcolm, troubled teen, and adult life. It goes b y date, but can really help a reader during the time of NHD.


3rd Annotation
Malcolm X: A Research Site. 2008. 1999-2008 TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY BOOKS. 23 Oct 2008 .

This website releives me, and can help me to have an succesful NHD report, because this site reveals Family, Achivements, Speeches, and also photographs. The photograph may reveal evidence, or his pact, or bond with the powerful " The Nation Of Islam", and may link them to the death of Malcolm.

4th Annotation
"The Smoking Gum: Malcolm X Files." Time Warner Company. 4 Nov 2008 .

This particular website give me insight on the actual autopsy, and the details about Malcolm X's assassination. It shows the actually gun shells that were fired during this event. This would be a primary source because it show the actual object, and this cannot be made into a secondary, but this gives good details, and good information about the murder. It show diffrent links to other parts of the site, with the police report, and how this can be linked to other characters in this engaging story about his life.

5th Annotation
Toonari. "Malcolm X." Malcolm X Biography. Africana online. 6 Nov 2008 .

This is an exert from the site:

Upon his release in 1952 he renamed himself Malcolm X, symbolically repudiating the "white man's name."As a devoted follower of Elijah Muhammad, Malcolm X rose quickly within the NOI ranks, serving as minister of Harlem's Temple No. 7 in 1954, and later ministering to temples in Detroit and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Through national speaking engagements, television appearances, and by establishing Muhammad Speaks—the NOI's first nationally distributed newspaper—Malcolm X put the Nation of Islam on the map. His sharp criticisms of civil rights leaders for advocating integration into white society instead of building black institutions and defending themselves from racist violence generated opposition from both conservatives and liberals. His opponents called him "violent," "fascist," and "racist." To those who claimed that the NOI undermined their efforts toward integration by preaching racial separatism, Malcolm X responded, "It is not integration that Negroes in America want, it is human dignity."

Conclusion:
This website reveals some of the secrets of why he changed his name to Malcolm X, and mainly why he converted.