Kenya Davis Ms. Howard Sociology 02 March 2016 MLK Jr vs Malcolm X Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X had many similarities and differences when it came to their roles in the civil rights movement. A huge similarity of the two is they fought hard for their people with getting treated bad. They both wanted to see black people in the best position possible. Risking their lives everyday for the rights they felt they deserve. They were both assassinated because of their leadership role positions
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conclusions can be drawn on how they became successful. Where most people conclude that their success was due to their genetics and training, I argue that along with those factors, luck and timing played a part as well. The factors of success outlined by Malcolm Gladwell in his book Outliers can be applied to horses in horse racing to determine their success on the track, such as luck and timing. Man o’ War is regarded as one of the greatest Thoroughbred racehorses of all time, yet what made him successful
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Malcolm Gladwell, in his captivating New Yorker article “None of the above: What IQ doesn’t Tell You about Race” analyzes a book written by James Flynn, a famous psychologist who posits that “IQ is as much a barometer of society and education as it is a measure of intelligence.” In the article, Gladwell aims at showing his readers the meaning of IQ and its relationship to race, class, and culture. Gladwell achieves this goal by constructing a trustworthy ethos and by incorporating rhetorical devices
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it known of what Malcolm X exactly did in his movie “Malcolm X”. It had all the same aspects as a regular movie would. That would be action, adventure, drama, love, and heartbreak because that was what Malcolm X’s life was like(Reed). Malcolm X was a historical figure who, although sometimes in the wrong manned, helped America get to where it is today in terms of equality for all people, including different religions. Born on May 19 ,1925 in Omaha, Nebraska, Malcolm Little was just a
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Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X were very prominent African American individuals throughout the fight for equality in America. They fought for what they believed in but each in their own way. Their many different views and beliefs are easily a result of the environment they grew up in and the households they came from. MLK grew up in a middle class family and was well educated, while Malcolm X grew up in an underprivileged environment that was very hostile with poor education. Martin Luther
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Defense Tactics Malcolm X was not viewed as a peacemaker. In his Liberation by Any Means Necessary speech, he states that “1964 will be America’s hottest year; a year of much racial violence and much racial bloodshed. But it won’t be blood that’s going to flow from only one side. The new generation of black people that have grown up in this country ...are already forming an opinion, that if there is to be bleeding, it should be reciprocal” There Malcolm is saying that he predicts that there will
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Many people underestimate themselves because they are intimidated by far more talented people but that's not an excuse to stop trying. Derek Jeter once said, “There may be people who have more talent than you, but there's no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do- and I believe that. In other words hard work beats talent. Usain Bolt the Olympic legend and a hard working high school runner Wes Schoenthal also live by this quote. These athletes are great examples showing that hard work does
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Rhetorical Essay In Cesar Chavez article, on the tenth anniversary of the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., he emphasizes on how violence was not and is not the any solution. Chavez says in his article that, “if, for every violent act committed against us, we respond with the non violence, we attract people’s support.” stressing that people will stand up and show they care more if they know they are protected from the violence along with their families and friends. He uses strong diction, along
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Kobe Bryant also known as the 'Black Mamba' possesses the qualities for being successful, but it may not be for the reasons people think. "One of the most successful basketball players of all-time, Bryant has amassed a net worth of more than $200 million during his playing career. And is the winner of five NBA championships and two Olympic Gold Medals" (Clear 1). His external factors that contributed to his success are 10,000 hours of hard work, hidden advantages and, and meaningful work. Malcom
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In the novel Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell, Gladwell discusses several key aspects throughout the book that contribute to people becoming successful. Mostly, Gladwell argues that "hidden advantages", "extraordinary opportunities", and "cultural legacies" are the main factors that play a part in a person's level of success. So, due to these particular aspects that help make a person a success, not everyone is capable of becoming an outlier. People must have certain things working for them in order
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