Malcolm X - How Did He Inspire a Movement

Be Woke Presents Black History in Two Minutes or so a https 3A 2F 2Fblackhistoryintwominutes com a After joining the Nation of Islam Malcolm X became known as a human rights activist whose teachings led the charge of black progression during the latter parts of the 1960s Radicalized by a stint in prison Malcolm X was a warrior who was not afraid to get on the front lines of the Civil Rights Movement His sharp contrast from the non-violent approach molded by Dr Martin Luther King Jr meant Malcolm X had a clear agenda against anyone in opposition He and his followers were determined to fight back against injustices by any means necessary and his teachings laid the framework for the Black Power ideology and uplifted the black community in ways that promoted dignity and respect Hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr with additional notes from political commentator Armstrong Williams and Farah Griffin of Columbia University we celebrate the story of Malcolm X whose commitment to black people and their advancement is still felt today Archival Materials Courtesy of Alamy Images Associated Press Getty Images Library of Congress Executive Producers Robert F Smith Henry Louis Gates Jr Dyllan McGee Deon Taylor Music By Oovra Music Be Woke presents is brought to you by Robert F Smith and Deon Taylor Follow Black History in Two Minutes on Facebook a https 3A 2F 2Fwww facebook com 2Fblackhistoryintwominutes 2F a Follow Black History in Two Minutes on Instagram a https 3A 2F 2Fwww instagram com 2Fblackhistoryintwominutes 2F a Subscribe to Black History in Two Minutes Youtube Channel a https 3A 2F 2Fwww youtube com 2Fchannel 2FUCYYNgeK89XFPu-7qUm8edqg a 'Black History in Two Minutes' is also available on Apple and Google podcasts

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