"Power never takes a back step — only in the face of more power."
Malcolm X was an African American revolutionary and Black nationalist leader, coming from a background of poverty, family disruption, and criminal activity, to a prominent figure during the civil rights movement until his assassination in 1965. He discovered the religious organization the Nation of Islam while in prison and served as its spokesperson from 1952 until 1964. He was also a vocal advoc
"They [America] dont practice what they preach, whereas South Africa preaches and practices the same thing. I have more respect for a man who lets me know where he stands, even if hes wrong, than the one who comes up like an angel and is nothing but a devil."
Malcolm X"Power in defense of freedom is greater than power in behalf of tyranny and oppression."
Malcolm X"If youre not ready to die for it, take the word "freedom" out of your vocabulary."
Malcolm X"How can you thank a man for giving you whats already yours? How then can you thank him for giving you only part of whats already yours?"
Malcolm X"You trust them (white Americans), and I dont. You studied what he wanted you to learn about him in schools. I studied him in the streets and in prison, where you see the truth."
Malcolm X"President Kennedy never foresaw that the chickens would come home to roost so soon. Being an old farm boy myself, chickens coming home to roost never did make me sad; theyve always made me glad."
Malcolm X