When refering to Black people and the color black it should be capatalized. – Black
Although it borrowed some aspects from Orthodox Islam, the Nation of Islam is very different from Orthodox Islam. Do not get the two confused!
Source Requirements:
X, Malcolm, and Haley, Alex. The Autobiography of Malcolm X. New York: Ballantine, 1992. http://pdf.allbookshub.com/biography/the-autobiography-of-malcolm-x.pdf
Islam in America (BBC Documentary, YouTube.com), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXd_0G0X8q4
At least one peer-reviewed source about the Nation of Islam religion (Black Muslims)
Three peer-reviewed sources about Western religions (i.e., Christianity, Judaism, Orthodox Islam) – One for each
6 total (copy and paste to axcess sources)
Prompt: How did Malcolm X use his involvement in the Nation of Islam as a platform to advance change? In order to discuss what those changes were, you must first briefly describe the three main Western religions, compare them to the Nation of Islam, then discuss Malcolm’s induction into the religion, and how he was able to use it to advance his message to African American people during the Civil Rights Movement.
Introduction Paragraph: Why people turn to religion
Thesis: Malcolm used the nation of Islam as a platform for change by unifying, dignifying, and giving Black people a pathway towards civil rights.
Section 1: Judaism –
Before discussing Malcolms social reform it is important to have a basic understanding of western religions.
Section 2: Christianity –
Section 3: Islam –
Section 3 Paragraph 2 – Nation of Islam (NOI)
Section 3 Paragraph 2 – Malcolm Induction
Section 3 Paragraph 3 – Malcolms “divorce” from the Nation of Islam
Section 3 Paragraph 3 – Malcolms legacy
Conclusion: (Do not say, “In conclusion”-use words like “Ultimately, Overall, Lastly, etc.”)
It reiterates the thesis (not in the same words)
It highlights the main points of the essay
It could contain a call to action
Suggest further questions for research
