Malcom X p348-373

The chapter of Malcolm X's autobiography I read told all about his travels deep into Africa. He clearly came to Africa with much hatred for the white man, but while there he came to realize that simply blaming the white man wasn't going to solve any of their problems. He talks about how different the people in Africa feel towards white people. They don't have the same hatred, in fact they are able to peacefully co-exist with each other. Another thing I took notice of were the events that he attended. Malcolm X was a celebrated speaker to the African people at every event he attended. The last thing I say I would have to admire about Malcolm X in this chapter was his conflict with Cassius Clay. Malcolm X was afraid to be seen publicaly with Clay because Clay was an avid follower of Elijah Muhammad, and he was afraid that the media would bring up questions of Clay leaving Elijah Muhammad for him. Out of respect and to avoid major controversy, Malcolm X distanced himself from Cassius Clay when in public. I think Malcolm X's views are very interesting because he can be militant one second and peaceful another, I was wondering if anyone else felt the same way.