Summary and Opinion

          To an extent, I agree and respect the notions Malcolm X had towards the issues over segregation. He contrast the beliefs of Martin Luther King Jr., but in my opinion, using violence at least for one's self-defense is acceptable. I believe expressing violence and fear to the public comes in handy in ways of conveying that you mean business. Surely, there's no need for violence, unless one has and must use it for desperate needs. On the other hand, there did come a point where Malcolm X's involvement with the Nation of Islam, portrayed his hatred towards white society and believing that all whites were the devil. Also, in his speeches as a member of the Nation of Islam he continuously called for the excluding of whites, in the “Negros” affairs. He preached that the only way a black man can progress is by the separation of black and whites. Moreover, during certain speeches, other ministers not only allowed him to say such, but encouraged him. Malcolm X was under the restraints and guidelines of the Nation of Islam. In addition, he was limited to the train of thought of conveying the message of black nationalism and separation by the Nation of Islam
          However, when he left the Nation of Islam, it had seem he went through enlightenment because he believed in "True Islam" where he was able to make his own choices without the guidelines of the Nation of Islam. Malcolm X believed in removing all racism and to change/remove his bad reputation or political stance, he had a more flexible approach in working with other. For example, at first he believed and stated “if you’re afraid of Black Nationalism, you’re afraid of revolution,” towards Martin Luther King Jr., but now he was influence towards a total different outlook. Malcolm X not only changed himself, but was a legacy throughout!