“ The black man in the black community has to be re-educated into the science of politics so he will know what politics is supposed to bring him in return. ”
Malcolm X, The Ballot or the Bullet (April 3, 1964). copy citation
| Author | Malcolm X |
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| Source | The Ballot or the Bullet |
| Topic | politics science |
| Date | April 3, 1964 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.edchange.org/multicultural/speeches/malcolm_x_ballot.html |
Context
“We become involved with anybody, any where, any time and in any manner that's designed to eliminate the evils, the political, economic and social evils that are afflicting the people of our community.
The political philosophy of black nationalism means that the black man should control the politics and the politicians in his own community; no more. The black man in the black community has to be re-educated into the science of politics so he will know what politics is supposed to bring him in return. Don't be throwing out any ballots. A ballot is like a bullet. You don't throw your ballots until you see a target, and if that target is not within your reach, keep your ballot in your pocket.
The political philosophy of black nationalism is being taught in the Christian church.”
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