During Malcolm's life in Harlem, it was obvious that he blamed all of black people's unfortunate lives on white society, but i don't think that's true. A lot of the black race's condition is also their own fault, because ever since they were brought to America, they were programmed to think they were inferior. But the truth is that they aren't. Just because they thought they were doesn't make it true. Because they thought they were inferior, they didn't think they had the power to change their lives or live a better one. Just because white man was looking down upon them didn't mean blacks couldn't improve their situation. This article describes the psycology behind racism and how it can be overcome http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Bush1.html.
People's lives are what they make them to be. I don't know how many times i've heard that before i actually understood that. I would hear it, but not take a moment to listen to it. Now that i understand it, it actually makes a lot of sense. You think you're not in control, but you are! If ur life is in the dumps, who do you think can help you? Some random person isn't going to give you their hand and pick you up. The choice to give yourself a better life is up to you. It comes from inside yourself. There have been countless times where i've felt so hopeless in a situation, but i keep reminding myself that it is up to me how this will turn out. I read this story about this guy who chose to live instead of to die because he always kept a positive attitude towards life. http://www.famous-motivational-quotes.com/Inspirational-Story-5.html.
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