“ Why should the economy of our community be in the hands of the white man? ”
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 | economy community |
| Date | April 3, 1964 |
| Language | English |
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| Weblink | http://www.edchange.org/multicultural/speeches/malcolm_x_ballot.html |
Context
“The economic philosophy of black nationalism is pure and simple. It only means that we should control the economy of our community. Why should white people be running all the stores in our community? Why should white people be running the banks of our community? Why should the economy of our community be in the hands of the white man? Why? If a black man can't move his store into a white community, you tell me why a white man should move his store into a black community. The philosophy of black nationalism involves a re-education program in the black community in regards to economics.”
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