Malcolm X was a prominent African American leader during the Civil Rights Era, known for his advocacy of Black empowerment and his critique of mainstream integrationist approaches.

Source A: Excerpt from Malcolm X's Speech, 1964

'We declare our right on this earth to be a man, to be a human being, to be given the rights of a human being, to be respected as a human being.'

Provenance: Transcribed speech from Malcolm X's public address in 1964.

During the 1960s, Malcolm X was a vocal critic of racial discrimination and inspired many African Americans with his message of Black self-determination.

Source B: Malcolm X's Autobiography, 1965

'We are nonviolent with people who are nonviolent with us. But we are not nonviolent with those who are violent with us.'

Provenance: Extract from Malcolm X's autobiography, published posthumously.

Malcolm X's ideas challenged the mainstream civil rights strategies and influenced debates about racial pride and empowerment.

Source C: Historian View, 2020

'Malcolm X's advocacy for Black self-determination and critique of integration reshaped the discourse around civil rights and black identity.'

Provenance: Modern historian's analysis of Malcolm X's influence.