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The Impact of others in the social environment on Malcolm X as an adult

Malcolm X was born , Malcom Little into a life of hardships disappointments

misadventures and skirmishes with the American legal system . It was while he was

serving time for Burglary , when Malcom began to study the teachings of the honorable

Elijah Mohammed , the leader of the Nation of Islam . The Black Muslim doctrine as

espoused by Elijah Mohammed placed a premium on Black unity Mohammed

emphasized how critically important it was for all black

people to unite under the nation

to improve their position in life . Mohammed foretold of black unity so strong that it

would preclude the black man from depending on any sources or anyone outside of the

Nation of Islam . Moreover , Elijah Mohammed taught his followers that America was a

racist society ruled by the white devil ' and that the source of black discontent was

embedded in the white devils superior attitude towards blacks . To be sure , Elijah

Mohammed made a lot of sense to Malcolm Little , consequently when he was released

from serving his prison term , Malcom joined the nation of Islam and adopted the name

Malcolm X

The press treated Malcolm X with disdain and labeled him a troublemaker . Due to

the media coverage and his unwitting and tenacious will to call them as he saw them , he

became persona non grata to some (blacks and whites ) hated by others and distrusted by

those who had no idea of a black man 's plight in America . Yet , he was heralded by many

as a champion of civil rights which went beyond constructive engagement

When he met and married Betty Shabazz , he began to temper his fiery oratory , not

because he believed any less in what he had previously espoused , but because he was

now acquiring a macro-view of social dynamics . 2

Malcom later made the sojourn to Mecca , where he ostensibly received a spiritual

cleansing . He was censored by Elijah Mohammed and because his life and political

philosophy had taken on new heights he disassociated himself with the nation of Islam

and began to organize a nation of brotherhood building . He no longer spoke of the white

man as the devil , merely as those who were unaware and fearful . Malcolm X personified

what becomes of a man who is constantly growing and expanding his horizons he

became sensitive wise and dutiful

He firmly believed that a man who did not believe in something , would fall for

anything . He had a purpose and he knew he was a marked man after he parted ways

philosophically and spiritually with the nation of Islam , theless he was a man of

enlightened conviction , who was on a mission to improve relations among his fellow

men

Works Cited

Haley , Alex , The Autobiography of Malcom X , Ballantine Books Reprint Edition (January 15 , 1992...