The role of Malcolm X in the civil rights movement
I can describe the role of Malcolm X in the civil rights movement, including his changing attitudes.
The role of Malcolm X in the civil rights movement
I can describe the role of Malcolm X in the civil rights movement, including his changing attitudes.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- In his early life, Malcolm X belonged to the Black Muslims (Nation of Islam).
- Malcolm X did not agree with the involvement of white Americans in the civil rights movement.
- In his later life, Malcolm X changed his views and left the Black Muslims (Nation of Islam).
Keywords
Black Power - Black Power is the political name for groups aiming for self determination for black Americans
Orator - An orator is a public speaker
Separatism - Separatism is the belief that keeping people separate is the right thing to do; the Black Muslims believed in separating white and black Americans
White supremacists - white supremacists are people who believe that those identified as 'white' are superior to all other races
Pilgrimage - A pilgrimage is a religious journey to a place of significance; Muslims go on a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in their lives
Common misconception
Malcolm X's main philosophy was the use of violence in order to fight racial injustice.
Malcolm X supported Black Nationalism and encouraged black Americans to defend themselves by any means necessary, although this did endorse violence, Malcolm X spent much of his time with the Black Muslims supporting black Americans in poorer areas.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour
- Depiction or discussion of serious crime
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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