Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Jenna Allec-malcom X heros journey final

From Malcolm Little comes Malcolm X to El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz; this man has journeyed far. Growing up in his ordinary world; one of that American black ghetto, life was rough for this boy. His father: brutally murdered by whites. His mother, locked up in an institution by the white man. He was too young when his family became distant and split. Malcolm survived by fending for himself on the streets anyway he could. His real adventure began when he entered prison, even though he was yet to recon. A true hero’s journey worth documentation, Malcolm X proves as an extraordinary example of change, to the deepest of inner-emotional/psychosocial levels.
While Malcolm was in prison he felt obligated to hold up this “bad ass” reputation. Instead of recognizing his mistakes, Malcolm refused to akwowledge the lesson set out for him. He even took it to such extremes that his nickname became Satan. It was his brother Philbert who finally shinned as his true hero. He had shed the light of Islam upon Malcolm. He finds what appears to be meaning in life, so our hero, Malcolm commits to begin his journey. He quits all of his dirty ways and accepts Islam. In return, Elijah Muhammad, Malcolm’s main mentor, teaches him, shows him the truth and changes him forever. Malcolm swears to this man saving him, opening his blind eyes to this new bright world, welcoming him into the Nation of Islam.
While Malcolm served for the Nation of Islam he became the main spokesman and Muhammad’s most prized Minster. He was the second most influential man in the Nation of Islam next to Elijah himself. Malcolm single handedly increased memberships from 500, to nearly 25,000, in about a decade. Malcolm gained more allies in this time then most men do in their entire lives. Also with fame comes severe wrath. Enimes were always lurking everywhere, mostly in press form. Anywhere he went he was running from ringing phones. As faithful as he was to the nation, one would claim Malcolm had already passed the ultimate test, but wrong.
I believe his supreme ordeal came when he was suspended from the nation of Islam. Malcolm accepted quietly, never questioned Muhammad, even though he didn’t deserve it. If anybody did it was Elijah for his mass adultery, but no this is just prophecy. No its corruption! Little did Malcolm see how much of a fool he had been. Forced out of his beliefs by cruel human nature, Malcolm revisited he true mentor, Allah. Where previously his knowledge was almost right, he is wrong. Traveling to Mecca was the best thing that ever happened to Malcolm. There he found true Islam, not the nation of Islam’s glorified version. Its was in the mystical desert land where he completely understands, it’s as if he was reborn, in belief. Returning with his knew knowledge; Malcolm expresses his newfound understanding first in letters, then more publicly. He finds all men to be of equal stature. There are evil and good of all colors. This concept was difficult for Malcolm, and everyone, to grasp onto because it goes against his whole life’s teaching and beliefs. None the less Malcolm seizes the sword and spreads his word. America barely seemed to acknowledge his sudden shift, until it was too late to listen.
Resurrecting and accepting the new Malcolm spreads his words. Preaching Islam in its true form, just as eastern high courts had hoped. Also calling himself out and apologizing to whites and black leaders he previously critized. Insists he is not a racist; joins together with other civil rights accovists. Malcolm even establishes an organization to help Afro Americans in their struggle for human rights. Before his assinisation Malcolm’s elixir did come as truth. What he dedicated his entire life to, his destiny. He knew the magic potion to America’s race crisis, unfortunately the genie died before the dust settled. As fast as it begins it must end but Malcolm’s journey is unforgettable. A true American hero, whose struggle is admired by millions.

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