The Autobiography of Malcolm X was not only a depiction of Malcolm X’s life but it also presented racial discrimination that he faced. A large portion of the book revealed and described the rigorousness that he and minorities like him faced. Malcolm’s experience of racial discrimination from both races, black and white exhibits the extent to which racism is still ingrained in society. It also displayed that racial discrimination and injustice were not exclusive to just the South but was a nationwide dilemma.
Malcolm X, initially named Malcolm Little, entered the world on May 19, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska to Earl and Louise Little. His father, Earl Little, a Baptist diplomatic minister spent his days helping the black community and had hopes on …show more content…
While in Lansing, Malcolm earned good grades and was elected class president but even in being successful there, he learned there was no way to escape discrimination as his teacher discouraged him by saying there was no way he could be become a lawyer because he was African American and that he should be a carpenter. “I don’t care how nice one is to you, the thing you must always remember is that almost never does he really see you as he sees himself, as he sees his own kind.” (^1). His aspirations were crushed, he dropped out of school and immediately began looking for work. The only problem was who was going to hire a black boy with an eighth grade education? So he wanted to move out of Michigan to a place where he could have a start and re-evaluate his …show more content…
He continued to merchandising drugs and was eventually seized for robbery and penalized for seven years in prison. In prison, he was nicknamed “Satan” because of his profane temper and inclination for private incarceration. While in jail, Malcolm began to show interest in religion, he was now concentrated on bettering himself and how society revealed him, reading encyclopedias, and studying Islam. He started to admire Elijah Muhammad, the leader of the Islam. While incarcerated, Malcolm decided to get rid of the “slave name” little and took on a new last name, “X”.After his verdict, he attempted to work under Elijah Muhammad’s leadership, became a pastor and created mosques in surrounding areas. He purchase a wristband ,suitcase, and eyeglasses upon leaving prison this symbolized his new time-conscious efficiency, tireless drive, and advanced
Malcolm X, initially named Malcolm Little, entered the world on May 19, 1925 in Omaha, Nebraska to Earl and Louise Little. His father, Earl Little, a Baptist diplomatic minister spent his days helping the black community and had hopes on …show more content…
While in Lansing, Malcolm earned good grades and was elected class president but even in being successful there, he learned there was no way to escape discrimination as his teacher discouraged him by saying there was no way he could be become a lawyer because he was African American and that he should be a carpenter. “I don’t care how nice one is to you, the thing you must always remember is that almost never does he really see you as he sees himself, as he sees his own kind.” (^1). His aspirations were crushed, he dropped out of school and immediately began looking for work. The only problem was who was going to hire a black boy with an eighth grade education? So he wanted to move out of Michigan to a place where he could have a start and re-evaluate his …show more content…
He continued to merchandising drugs and was eventually seized for robbery and penalized for seven years in prison. In prison, he was nicknamed “Satan” because of his profane temper and inclination for private incarceration. While in jail, Malcolm began to show interest in religion, he was now concentrated on bettering himself and how society revealed him, reading encyclopedias, and studying Islam. He started to admire Elijah Muhammad, the leader of the Islam. While incarcerated, Malcolm decided to get rid of the “slave name” little and took on a new last name, “X”.After his verdict, he attempted to work under Elijah Muhammad’s leadership, became a pastor and created mosques in surrounding areas. He purchase a wristband ,suitcase, and eyeglasses upon leaving prison this symbolized his new time-conscious efficiency, tireless drive, and advanced