Malcolm X: Before The Symbol Is Whitewashed From History
“You’re living at a time of extremism. Of revolution. A time when there’s got to be a change. People in power have abused it. And now there has to be a change and a better world has to be built and the only way it has to be built, is with extreme methods. And I, for one, will support… anyone who wants to change this miserable condition.”
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Opiya:
February 21st, 2012 at 7:13 pm
Brilliant article in memory of an exceptional man.
I think at this point it would also be relevant to highlight the woman who made the biggest and most positive impact on Malcolm X’s life: Ella Collins. She was his half sister who adopted him and took him with her to Boston, a move which X described as “No physical move in my life has been more pivotal or profound in its repercussions. All praise is due to Allah that I went to Boston when I did.” Furthermore, she funded Malcolm X’s trip to Hajj which brought on his change to mainstream Islam. Ella Collins was the one who drove to NYC to identify his body after his assassination. She later commented, “[they] took something from me that I put a lot into…[Malcolm was] at the point where he could become stronger than ever. I could see Malcolm becoming the greatest black man in the history of the world.”
God bless and have mercy on both their honourable souls.
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Ayat Abdullah:
February 22nd, 2012 at 10:10 am
Wonderfully written!
Zainab Rahim:
February 22nd, 2012 at 3:31 pm
A pertinent reminder – many thanks Opiya. Ella Collins sounds like an exceptional human being and sister to Malcolm. There is so much more to say, and this article is simply a snapshot. I hope we can open up these discussions and unearth more examples, giving these courageous people the remembrance they deserve, and the motivation for us to build a vision and achieve it.
Zainab Rahim:
February 22nd, 2012 at 3:35 pm
Thanks Ayat! Hope it was of benefit.
Noor Rahim:
February 22nd, 2012 at 4:25 pm
Beautifully written, a real insight into Malcom X and his impact on the world encouraging and inspiring today’s generation to stop his stamp on the world from fading away. Can’t wait to read more about him, his life and the way he has touched so many people and served Islam so amazingly as well as educating himself with his own research and discoveries. Well done, Sis x
Sir Donald:
February 28th, 2012 at 4:40 pm
Good stuff Zainab!