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Malcolm's Sacrifice

I shall not forget this man. I shall not move away from his truth. He was one of the first men I learn to respect. The first book I read was his autobiography. As a matter of fact, I did not read this FIRST book until I was a sophomore at High Point University. Malcolm X, no matter where we 'stand' in our psyche, speaks our soul. Many of us have moved away from that place: The Authentic Self. Living a double life that keeps us ashamed of our reflections. Our authenticity is REBELLION. We did not come to the shores of this dreadful place peacefully. Some were brave enough to kill themselves to avoid what many of us (New Blacks) have endured. After experiencing what we have suffered I am thankful we 'came through'. But, I do not have any ill words for those who stood on Devil's Bridge in Antigua, and threw themselves in the rough waters of the Atlantic with hopes to meet The Creator via suicide. I honor these suicides because those Africans trusted their 'gut': 'Life from this point will be hell.' Slavery was hell...look what it has done to us! With this I do acknowledge how far we have come: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_4tDOO1fZ0&feature=related

I present to you the one and only, Malcolm X:

Self Hatred

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRSgUTWffMQ&feature=related

The Real Criminal Element

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX1Bg2ZDABU&feature=related

The Real Oppressor and the Oppressed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIAcY7VpZo0&feature=related

Why Black People are Brutalized

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx8P0xkO3g4&feature=related

Get Involved to Make a Change

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o27fpnBvxZc&feature=related

Expansion of Civil Rights to Human Rights

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ckv6bkhQenM&feature=related

-The Black Rebel

Comments

  1. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    Reader Response:

    Probably the most Realistic and bravest Black man on the Public scene. Made no apologies for spekg his truth and looked the ENEMY and naysayers directly in the eyes! Most impressive was ability to educate himself and avoid allowing folk and this trashy culture to define him. America literally feared him and it was not because of violence. It was because of his knowledge, courage, intelligence, and passion. A passion for the Love black people and black culture. Many ministers today TALK a major game.................Malcom walked and lived a great one. His life had purpose and I will always admire his strength and ability not to cave in to the psychological slavery that America has forced many blacks to endure.

    -PM

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  2. MUATA NOWEFebruary 17, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    The Black Rebel Responds to PM:

    Not many more are made like him.
    PM, if I had a wish: I would wish to live during those turbulent times.

    -The Black Rebel

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    Reader Response:

    He is definitely the MAN I will never forget.

    -Nandi

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    Pm responds to The Black Rebel:

    Me too.............they were people with a purpose and a mission for their lives. Too many content and uninformed black folk in this generation. Too much schucking and jiving chasing dollar bills.................. Many black men measure success by a house and a car. The torch is embarrassed.

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2010 at 12:52 PM

    Reader response:

    Payne if you have not already checked out the "Ballot or the Bullet" clip, you-tube! Crazy, to think this speech was around late 1960s (relevant NOW)!

    How about my visiting family over the Christmas holiday were mad that I played this video 4 times (12/26/09) I find it motivating whatever I am going through! My girl can attest, I've made her listen numerous times. This brother was FIRE, just listen to his word play.

    -AC

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  6. MUATA NOWEFebruary 17, 2010 at 12:54 PM

    http://malcolmxfiles.blogspot.com/

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