MALCOLM X

Malcolm X



Introduction

From Malcolm earliest days, his family was traumatized by violence. Shortly before Malcolm was born, members threatened to kill his father; the incident caused the family to move briefly to Michigan. The death of Malcolm father threw the family into a crisis. Malcolm quickly learned that he could boost his income by selling drugs to his white customers. Malcolm was arrested for burglary in 1946 and after a short trial he received a 10-year sentence.

Discussion

In prison, Malcolm slowly began to change. He met an older inmate who coaxed him into taking correspondence courses to improve his language skills. His brother, Reginald, visited ...