Malcolm x, december 20, 1964 all but one of the speeches were made in those last eight months of his life after his break with the black muslims when he was seeking a new path. A declaration of independence march 12, 1964 because 1964 threatens to be a very explosive year on the racial front, and because i myself intend to be very active in every phase of the american negro struggle for human rights, i have. Malcolm x biography, nation of islam, assassination. More than 700 pages of speeches in two paperbacks, includes material never before made available. Here are ten quotes from malcolm x articles and speeches.
May 17, 2016 one of the key figures behind the domestic agitation was malcolm x. The ballot or the bullet is the title of a public speech by human rights activist malcolm x. As many of you know, last march when it was announced that i was no longer in the black muslim. Malcolm x was born malcolm little on may 19, 1925 in omaha, nebraska. Malcolm x advised that african americans should vote, however if prejudice continued and the government continued to prevent blacks from being. Nov 23, 2006 the ballot or the bullet was a speech by malcolm x mostly about black nationalism delivered april 12, 1964 in detroit, michigan. Arranged chronologically and containing the full version of neverbeforepublished speeches, these two volumes show the evolution of malcolm xs philosophy from 1960 to 1965. Malcolm x clarifies black nationalism in 1964 more the human rights leader said that black men should be ready and willing at all times to eliminate the ills and evils of his own society. His mother, louise norton little, was a homemaker occupied with the familys eight children. By march 1964, malcolm x had broken with the nation of islam. Malcolm x, to mississippi youth, december 31, 1964. These two volumes contain more than 80 speeches, debates and interviews by malcolm x including some of his most famous speeches including, the ballot or the bullet.
As head of the oaau, malcolm x met with world leaders to forward. Malcolm x on the power of africa audubon ballroom, december 20, 1964 asalaam alaikum. Prior to this, hostilities between malcolm and the nation of islam had been mounting, the former having begun to receive death threats from the latter. The ballot or the bullet malcolm x delivered 12 april, 1964 in detroit usa mr. Malcolm x was convinced that voting was the way to change racial prejudice in the country. Apr 22, 2014 the school of the ancient alkebulanic mystic, rites, inc. Malcolm x clarifies black nationalism in 1964 video abc news. Earl was an outspoken baptist lay speaker, and he and louise were admirers of panafrican activist marcus garvey.
Apr, 2017 it was ranked 7th in the top 100 american speeches of the 20th century by 7 leading scholars of american public address. Our objective is a complete freedom, complete justice, complete equality, by any means necessary. Malcolm x is now popularly seen as one of the two great martyrs of the 20th century black freedom struggle, the other being his ostensible rival, the rev. If violence is wrong in america, violence is wrong abroad. Malcolm xs life changed dramatically in the first six months of 1964. In his brief life he was killed at age 39, malcolm x nee malcolm little spearheaded a civil rights movement that challenged mainstream movements championed by martin luther king jr.
In 1964, malcolm x made a pilgrimage to mecca and changed his name to elhajj malik elshabazz. Earls civil rights activism prompted death threats from the. In fact, i think wed be fooling ourselves if we had an audience this large and didnt realize that there were some enemies present. Trikosko, courtesy library of congress 20036881 malcolm xs life changed dramatically in the first six months of 1964. Malcolm x was one of the worlds most important human rights leaders and an incredibly gifted speaker. Malcolm x speech on the founding of the oaau june 28, 1964. It was ranked 7th in the top 100 american speeches of the 20th century by 7 leading scholars of american public address. Sanders auctions on july 21, was sent by malcolm x to his longtime friend, comedian redd foxx, in february 1964. The ballot or the bullet, speech, april 3 1964, cleveland, ohio published in malcolm x speaks, ch. Earl was a local leader of the universal negro improvement association unia and louise served. At the cory methodist church in cleveland, ohio, malcolm x delivers his famous the ballot or the bullet speech.
Pierre berton interviews malcolm x january 19, 1965 prospects for freedom in 1965 january 7, 1965 speech to civil rights workers from mississippi jan. On april 12, 1964, one month after splitting with the noi, malcolm x gave his ballot or the bullet speech at king solomon baptist church in detroit hed given the address nine days earlier in cleveland, but the detroit version is regarded by some scholars as definitive. What is the summary of malcolm xs speech ballot or. On this occasion malcolm x, or elhajj malik elshabazz the name he officially assumed months before was special guest of the oxford universitys debate society. But in the spring of 1964, when malcolm x gave his ballot or the bullet speech, he was regarded by a majority of white americans as a menacing character. Malcolm gave this speech at the cory methodist church where he spoke out about the politics of voting for african americans.
Moderator, reverend cleage, brother lomax, brothers and sisters, and friends and i see some enemies. In may 1964, malcolm x began his own panafrican movement with the organization of afroamerican unity oaau, a secular organization that advocated for human rights for all those of african descent. Malcolm x then toured africa, where the early influence of marcus garvey reemerged. His powerful historic 1964 speech is reproduced on this antiqued parchment document in its entirety. I suppose i should take time to explain what i mean when i say asalaam alaikum. Offering an alternative view to the mainstream civil rights movement, malcolm x advocated for both the establishment of a separate black community rather than integration and the use of violence in selfdefense rather than nonviolence. Malcolm x was assassinated on february 21, 1965, at the audubon ballroom in harlem, new york, by members of the nation of islam the religious group to which he had once belonged. The most complete collection of malcolm x speeches, debates and interviews ever assembled. Mainstream black ministers in detroit tried to block malcolm x from using the church, saying separatist ideas can do nothing but set back the colored. What is the summary of malcolm xs speech ballot or bullet.
Malcolm x was focused on black economic selfsufficiency and wasnt the worried about integrating into white society. M oderator, our distinguished guests, brothers and sisters, our friends and our enemies, everybody whos here. Jul 12, 2016 the postcard, which will be auctioned by nate d. Malcolm x and james baldwin discuss race relations in america duration. His father, earl little, was an outspoken baptist minister and avid supporter of black nationalist leader marcus garvey. The common goal of 22 million afroamericans is respect as human beings, the godgiven right to be a human being. Malcolm discusses how antiracist activists are portrayed as extremist in order to justify government repression. Malcolm x debates bayard rustin january 23, 1962 37. He gave the ballot or bullet speech in 1964 to a group of preachers and black supporters. Malcolm x warns, it shall be the ballot or the bullet, washington heights, ny, march 29, 1964. King, statement on malcolm xs break with elijah muhammad, 16 march 1964, mcmlkrwwl. One of the first things i think young people, especially nowadays, should learn is how to see for yourself and listen for yourself and think for yourself. It is very very heartening and encouraging for me to see so many of our people take time to come out, especially on easter sunday night.
Of course, i am limiting our relationship to the muslims, which is the only group you would be able to give an authoritative answer on. Compilation of president reagans humor from selected speeches, 198189. At age 6, the future malcolm x entered a foster home and his mother suffered a nervous breakdown. Moderator, ladies and gentlemen, friends and enemies. In the speech, which was delivered on april 3, 1964, at cory methodist church in cleveland, ohio, malcolm x advised african americans to judiciously exercise their right to vote, but he cautioned that if the government continued to prevent african americans from attaining full equality, it might be. Now he can be seen on a new 2dvd collection of the most complete malcolm x video material ever assembled. The black revolution speeches 1964 malcolm x friends and enemies, tonight i hope that we can have a little fireside chat with as few sparks as possible being tossed aroundi hope that this little conversation tonight about the black revolution wont cause many of you to accuse us of igniting it when you find it at your doorstep. His speech also shed light on the idea of religion interfering with justice because it distanced the people from one another. Being born here in america doesnt make you an american. March, 1964 malcolm x leaves the nation of islam and starts his new organization, muslim mosque, inc. Heins 102915 daniels, 2014 the ballot or the bullet is the title of one of the many speeches given by human rights activist malcolm x.
A declaration of independence march 12, 1964 malcolm x. Malcolm x at university of ghana may, 1964 i intend for my talk to be very informal, because our position in america is an informal position, and i find that it is very difficu. May 15, 2019 malcolm x may 19, 1925february 21, 1965 was a prominent figure during the civil rights era. Heres what malcolm x thought about race in 1964 smart news. May 15, 2019 malcolm x was focused on black economic selfsufficiency and wasnt the worried about integrating into white society. Malcolm x is considered by many to be one of the most fascinating and significant civil rights leaders in the united states. A declaration of independence march 12, 1964 because 1964 threatens to be a very explosive year on the racial front, and because i myself intend to be very active in every phase of the american negro struggle for human rights, i have called this press conference this morning in order to clarify my own position in the struggleespecially in. Malcolm x, black nationalist and civil rights activist. Jun 26, 2016 malcolm x interview with ralph cooper.
When most people think of the civil rights movement, they think of martin luther king, jr. The ballot or the bullet was a speech by malcolm x mostly about black nationalism delivered april 12, 1964 in detroit, michigan. It was ranked 7th in the top 100 american speeches of the 20th centur. You will also have your name included in the acknowledgements of the malcolm x paperbacks. Malcolm x clarifies black nationalism in 1964 video.
The document also includes malcolm x s photograph and commentary about the speech. He made two trips to africa and the middle east during 1964. Malcolm x, martin luther king press conference, march 26, 1964. Elhajj malik elshabazz, 1964 by malcolm x 201115 hardcover january 1, 1744 4. One of the key figures behind the domestic agitation was malcolm x. Three months after his return to the united states, he was assassinated in new york on february 21, 1965. Martin luther king and malcolm x waiting for press conference, march 26, 1964. One of the first things i think young people, especially nowadays, should learn is how to see for yourself and listen for. In the speech below, given on april 3, 1964 in cleveland, ohio he explains his departure and his reason for establishing a separation between his religion and his politics. Controversial to some, revolutionary to others, the above declaration was uttered by malcolm x during a public debate at the oxford union society in december, 1964. Malcolm x speech on the founding of the oaau june 28, 1964 salaam alaikum, mr.
Malcolm x clarifies black nationalism in 1964 more the human rights leader said that black men should be ready and willing at all times. The school of the ancient alkebulanic mystic, rites, inc. The document also includes malcolm xs photograph and commentary about the speech. Malcolm x, interview by harry ring over station wbaifm in new york, in two speeches by malcolm x, 1965.