Booker T. Washington (1856 - 1915) was born a slave but would later become one
of the most influential black men in United States history. Washington advocated
peaceful protest and believed violence would hurt the chance for
African-Americans to secure civil rights. W.E.B. Du Bois, another famous writer
and civil rights activist in the early 20th century, believed in stronger
protests. Though both men went about things different ways they both are still
well read today and recognized for helping African-Americans get civil rights.
The Souls of Black Folks
W.E.B. DuBois,a prolific author, historian, and civil rights activist, authored The Souls of Black Folk in 1903. It remains one of the most celebrated pieces of African American literature.
When speaking of Elijah Muhammad, the Last Messenger of Allah, very few are
without a personal view or bias. Whether it is influenced by former students
such as Minister Malik El Shabazz, also known as Minister Malcolm X, Cassius
Clay, formerly known as Muhammad Ali, Louis Wilcox also known as Minister Louis
Farrakhan or any host of other notables inside as well as out of the Nation of
Islam, it's rare for anyone of age to not have a point of view, whether grounded
or not. Movies and other biased media have influenced even those under age or on
the outer fringes. With this in mind, our initial approach to the Messenger's
history takes the above public predisposition into consideration, which is why
we simply want to share this treatise or lengthy discourse from a point of view
consistent with the Messenger's 40 year presentation and how he saw himself. For
with anyone, there are at least three angles by which we all are viewed. First
is how we see ourselves; secondly, how others see us; and thirdly how we
actually are. Bringing the three together produces a smoothness or coherence
that is rarely attained by most, but in Messenger Elijah Muhammad's case, we
humbly request that your judgment be reserved, because the jury is still out as
to the profundity, significance and effect of his impact on the world as we know
it.
Black History Facts
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