Malcolm , but because he was the uncompromising symbol of resistance and the spokesperson for the non-violent “black man” in America. Malcolm Biography"). His goal of racial equality motivated him to appeal to all sections of the black community and formulate a solution to the problems facing black Americans, thereby allowing him to pursue his dream of a world where his people would walk in freedom and dignity (Clarke, Bailey, and Grant 4). Thus, to realize this dream, Malcolm In 1965, Malcolm X shocked America when he proclaimed in his speech that African Americans must overcome racism and oppression by “any means necessary” (Mis 4). X achieved this concept when he became the Nation of Islam's most effective spokesperson and minister, "esporing Islamic principles and the words of Elijah Muhammad" (Lee). Additionally, his experiences in NOI led him to become a fiery orator urging blacks to live separately from whites (Mis 12). When Malcolm Soon after, he returned...in the middle of the newspaper......impacted the minds of the black masses and ultimately gave birth to the most influential and revolutionary groups in America (Meier and Rudwick 23) . Malcolm X was a true uncompromising revolutionary whose love for his people allowed him to advocate equality for all human beings. Works Cited Clarke, John Henrik, A. Peter. Bailey and Earl Grant. Malcolm X; the man and his times. [New York]: Macmillan, 1969. Print. Meier, August and Elliott M. Rudwick. Black protest in the sixties. Chicago: Quadrangle, 1970. Print. “Biography of Malcolm » Encyclopedia of World Biography. Internet. June 1, 2011. .Mis, Melody S. Meet Malcolm X. New York: PowerKids, 2008. Print.Malcolm X. Spike Lee. Warner Home Video, 2005. Film.