Malcolm X represents the cutting edge of a kind of critique of globalization in the 21st century. In fact, Malcolm, if anything, was far ahead of the curve in so many ways.

Hope is essential to any political struggle for radical change when the overall social climate promotes disillusionment and despair.

I am convinced that the Black man will only reach his full potential when he learns to draw upon the strengths and insights of the Black woman.

The liberal uses the radical's language to achieve the conservative's aim: the preservation of the capitalist system, and the traditional ethnic/racial hierarchy within society.

At the heart of the fractured soul of America is the frightening chasm of race.

Whiteness in a racist, corporate-controlled society is like having the image of an American Express Cardstamped on one's face: immediately you are “universally accepted.”

The crisis of black politics can only be resolved through the development of multiclass, multiracial, progressive political structures.

The 'We Have Overcome' generation has run out of intellectual creativity but refuses to leave the political stage.

Gene Roberts, one of Malcolm's X chiefs of security, was an NYPD undercover cop. He later went on to bigger things by being a disruptive force inside of the Black Panther Party.

I think that Malcolm X was the most remarkable historical figure produced by Black America in the 20th century.

One of the major differences I see in the political climate today is that there is less collective support for coming to critical consciousness – in communities, in institutions, among friends.

I'm not sure if it was entirely sadness that caused the tears, but there was so much love. And that's all that mattered. Despite the fear, despite the sadness, despite the pain, there was love.

Do not look where you fell, but where you slipped.

You don't even realize you're living in a before until you wake up one day and find yourself in an after.

I know." He leaned back, looking into her eyes. "But I'm not going anywhere, Jenny. I'll fight to stay with you.

Blame the city I'm a product of it

There is no scientific study more vital to man than the study of his own brain. Our entire view of the universe depends on it.

Fortune may crowd a man's life with fortunate circumstances and happy opportunities, but they will, as we all know, avail him nothing unless he makes a wise and vigorous use of them.

I just feel so fortunate, A, that I'm able to talk to people and B, keep in contact with my real friends.

Nationwide about 1 in 7 black men are temporarily or permanently disenfranchised due to felon disenfranchisement laws.

What would it take for you to go out with me?