Historian Manning Marble, By Abdul Karim Bangura

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The life of Malcolm X exhibits the hardships of living in America as an African American individual with the lack of rights, the activism and leadership Malcolm X portrayed in his lifetime changed the thought process of many African Americans that followed the path to freedom he led while also changing the course of black history. When observing the role of Malcolm X, it is vital to acknowledge the short life he lived as his actions were reflected in the treatment he had been dealt with for the entirety of his life. From the critical analysis of Historian Manning Marble, showcasing Malcolm X’s history in a deconstructed manner and the direct approach towards Malcolm X’s chronicles on display by author Abdul Karim Bangura, it has become possible …show more content…

Author Abdul Karim Bangura presents a narrow perception of Malcolm X’s decisions towards the Civil Rights Act while Manning Marable dissects the prolonged circumstances Malcolm X captivated during the rise of the well-respected, political leader he would pride himself on during his campaigns. Abdul Karim Bangura’s representation of Malcolm X highlights the monumental power Malcolm X held over the harsh reality of the curated global image the United States had built, dismembering it over a short period of time, while Manning Marable documented the leader’s rebellion to the systematic choices that were engraved in societal standards. Malcolm X had become one of the most iconic faces of the civil rights movement by indicating a weaponised defence to protect those that were not already protected by the Civil Rights Act. Rather than finding solace and comfort within the Civil Rights Act that had been passed, Malcolm X’s political and social power had persuaded a significant amount of the United States population, let alone the global population, to fight for the rights that he felt were deserved instead of settling for what they had been ‘given’. Through understanding Malcolm X’s life-long accomplishments that would further outlive Malcolm X himself, historians would agree that unravelling the complexities of Malcolm X to truly understand his legacy would include his battle with social and political segregation, racism and power; he has become an influential figure in the history of the United States, the civil rights movement and Black nationalist