How Did Malcolm X Influence The Civil Rights Movement

The main goal of the American Civil Rights Movement was to gain equality for all people, regardless of color, race, ethnicity, etc. Some people decided to tolerate all the abuse. Others decided to take action and fight for what they believed in. Without Malcolm X, civil rights would not be that same as they are today because he fought for equality even though he was threatened.

Malcolm X was driven, outspoken, and not afraid to make any enemies when it came to civil rights (History). His life was very focused around civil rights. Malcolm X preached black supremacy and he felt blacks were treated unfairly as many civil rights leaders did. For starters, Malcolm X was a loyal minister and spokesperson for the NOI, also known as the Nation of

However, he used many methods to spread his word. Malcolm X was motivated and he wanted change and he was not going to stop until he was satisfied. Malcolm X was appointed minister and national spokesperson of the NOI which gave him a platform to talk about how he felt. He would give strong and powerful speeches and he would preach in the mosque and that was a great way to spread his word. Malcolm X spent a fair share of time in the media and on TV. In 1959 he was featured in a TV program with MIke Wallace called “The Hate That Hate Produced” which talked about the roots of the NOI and how important Malcolm was in the organization. In addition, Malcolm X would go on the radio and talk shows to spread his teachings and the teachings of Elijah Muhammad, Malcolm X's mentor and guide throughout his time in the NOI. Many saw Malcolm X and a nice, caring and compassionate person, and he was, but he was also angry. He was free of white help and suggestion. He was angry his whole life about how black people were treated and segregated. Surely, there were other reasons for his reasoning behind gaining change, but in the end he was driven, and that's what

As he took to the podium in the Audubon Ballroom at the Washington Heights Hotel in New York, Malcolm X was rushed by 3 gunmen and shot repeatedly in the chest. “Malcolm X sidestepped away from the podium, saying ‘Let’s be cool, brothers.”’(thoughtco.com)The murderers, Talmadge Hayer, Norman 3X, and Thomas 15X Johnson, were all members of the NOI, and were all convicted of Malcolm X's murder in 1966. The NOI released a statement saying that even though the men were members of the NOI, these men acted alone. Many believed that Elijah Muhammad, Malcolm X's mentor, was angered that Malcolm X left the NOI so he ordered to have him killed. Others believed that the NOI was threatened by Malcolm X's new organization, Muslim Mosque Inc. Malcolm X was pronounced dead at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center. Malcolm X's public wake was held at the Unity Funeral Home in Harlem, and lasted 6 days and even though there were multiple bomb threats, about 30,000 people attended the funeral. His funeral was held on February 27, at Faith Temple Church of God. Malcolm X is buried at the Furncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, New