Malcolm X was a controversial character and ultimately another victim of the cultural upheaval that shook the US in the 1960's.

He was divisive to the American public, African- American community within it and also the Nation of Islam. This divisiveness ultimately ended up with him being shot to death on 21st February 1965.

Learn more about this fascinating man here.

http://malcolmx.com/biography/

But for now let's see how his quotes stand the test of time and link to events happening around us today.

Agreed?

Maybe things have moved on......slightly.

So true of today.

I wish everybody felt that way.

Hard to believe nowadays that anyone ever thought that!

No one ever became successful keeping everybody happy.

He definitely had no illusions about main stream media.

Being proud of your country is honourable however there is a line.

Never a good idea.

I'm sure we all would like that.

That's just cool!

If we take this quote upon us now the future will be bright.

And finally...............

Don't let our governments take away our freedom and civil liberties, fight for them. Because once they're gone they may never come back in our lifetime.

Thanks for taking the time to come here.

TremendosPercy