Lessons I Learned from Our Brother Malcolm X

1. Respect time, respect the time

"In all our deeds, the proper value and respect for time determines success or failure." Malcolm X

Upon his release from prison in 1952 a wrist watch was one of the first items that Brother Malcolm acquired in an effort to honor, respect, and work with limited time.


2. Be Clear about who you are so that no one has the power or opportunity to define who you are

"I am neither a fanatic nor a dreamer. I am a black man who loves peace, and justice and loves his people." Malcolm X
"I'm the man you think you are... If you want to know what I'll do, figure out what you'll do. I'll do the same thing--only more of it." Malcolm X


3. Be Clear about the human rights struggle for Justice and Self Determination

"We declare our right on this earth...to be a human being, to be respected as a human being, to be given the rights of a human being in this society, on this earth, in this day, which we intent to bring into existence by any means necessary." Malcolm X
"Our objective is complete freedom, justice, and equality by any means necessary." Malcolm X



4. Seek education that enables you to achieve victory


Of all our studies, history



5. Do not lie to the youth











6. Unify around Objectives, experiment with methods and tactics But demonstrate Unity by all means







7. Talk directly to the people that you seek to Unify with in a language that they can understand








8. Always be strategic in your communication and organization, do not fall victim to emotionalism







9. Honor our women, acknowledge their role and respect their divine & historical responsibility to build and maintain our nations





10. Take Action towards your Objectives with focus and precision, against all odds and by any means necessary!