Boese 4). “Whites that were sincere to the civil rights movement were offended that Malcolm said that there was nothing that they could do to help the cause” (Ebony 81).Malcolm brought about many changes to the civil rights movement. Past changes included the march on Washington where “over a quarter of a million people from all over the country traveled to Washington DC” (Myers 131). “President Kennedy first tried to stop the march, but then, once he saw that blacks were actually organizing it, encouraged the march under the nonviolent leadership supported by the administration” (Myers 130). “In the early 1960’s, he advocated Black Nationalism” (Roedmeir 2). Even the recent Million Man March was similar to the early marches during Malcolm’s time.Presently, “it can sometimes appear that Malcolm’s flat, blank anger has carried the day and not merely in a certain style of attitude, as evidenced by the swagger and bluster of many rap artists” (Frady 1). But for the most part, racism had lessened slightly and civil rights have greatly improved. In the future, this can only increase as people learn to unite and accept others ideas. Hopefully, civil rights leaders like Malcolm X won’t be needed anymore. Until then, people must make change and be leaders as was Malcolm, but keep in mind some of his more positive methods and stay away from the negative ones.As for Malcolm himself, his few achievements perhaps could have been greater had his life not been but short by his assassination as well as his time in jail. The powerful message he gave set small precedents for future leaders. As long as the issue of civil rights is apparent, Malcolm will always be remembered for his devotion to the cause “by any means necessary”. ...
