Some are well meaning, and some are not well meaning . And usually those that are not well meaning outnumber those that are well meaning. You need a microscope to find those that are well meaning. Now, more than ever, we must revisit Malcolm in his own words. He speaks quite well for himself.
Access is no longer a problem.
He became Al Hajj Malik Al Shabazz. Our challenge today is to demystify him. We must do so by first placing his legacy within the larger context of the historical African experience in the so-called New World. Those frightening scenes being played out in urban areas across this nation, and the mindless hostility raging in some Hip Hop music indicates a number of our young people are already primed to act out their ignorance and self-loathing. More than anything, Malcolm's life is a testament to the possibilities of personal transformation and unlimited human potential.