Inspired by the principles of Malcolm X / Malik El-Hajj Shabazz. A 'Third Worldist' perspective focusing on the increasing pace of south-south co-operation which is challenging and defeating US hegemony, and the struggles of those oppressed by neo-colonialism and white supremacy (racism) who fight for their social, political and cultural freedom 'by any means necessary'
Thursday, 14 October 2010
MALCOLM X - MARTIN LUTHER KING - MORE UNITED THAN SOME THINK
Although I agree it is important to end the demonisation of Malcom by the liberalmasses I believe strongly that he is demonised while MLK is practically canonised due to a fundamental difference. MLK fouhgt for integration for black people. Malcom fought for the recognition of black culture and identity... As long as black people excel in the areas that entertain white people (singing, dancing, sport) andotherwise comply with white culture they will be GIVEN rights. The BPP were seen as dangerous because they demanded recognition on their own terms... White culture is not a universal 'good' nor is it benign. US hegemony along with its culture needs to be defeated...
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Although I agree it is important to end the demonisation of Malcom by the liberalmasses I believe strongly that he is demonised while MLK is practically canonised due to a fundamental difference.
MLK fouhgt for integration for black people. Malcom fought for the recognition of black culture and identity... As long as black people excel in the areas that entertain white people (singing, dancing, sport) andotherwise comply with white culture they will be GIVEN rights.
The BPP were seen as dangerous because they demanded recognition on their own terms...
White culture is not a universal 'good' nor is it benign. US hegemony along with its culture needs to be defeated...
@Anne
generally, i agree.
:0)
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