Thursday, January 24, 2013

Malcolm X

In order to understand the significance of "Leaning to Read" by Malcolm X, you should listen to the man speak (if you haven't before). Here is one of his famous speeches, given at Oxford, England 1964. As you listen, remember that he attended pubic school only through eighth grade.

1 comment:

Nick Mullins said...

I find this one interesting also, especially for how cool Malcolm X keeps even when the interviewer interrupts his repeatedly: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=izy6BiCV3Nw