Growing
up without a father and a mother that was raising other people’s children I had
to find elders who cared. Malcolm X was always, and will always be, one of my
favorites. Malcolm X: The Last Speeches edited by Bruce Perry shows exactly
why. Perry put together a group of speeches by Malcolm X that are just as
important today as when Malcolm spoke them. I always loved Malcolm because he
gave analysis of whole systems and tied them to our daily lives. He also never
stopped growing. If Malcolm saw that an organization was lacking he would move
on, creating institutions from scratch if necessary. So many leaders become
comfortable where they are. I wish more people had the courage that Malcolm X
did. If you do not really know Malcolm X read Malcolm X: The Last Speeches
edited by Bruce Perry and you may become a fan.
