Malcolm X - 1964 - Speaks On Black Economics

Created April 12, 1964

Watch Malcolm X talk about Black economics in this excerpt from his April 12, 1964 speech 'Ballet or the Bullet'.

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Quincy Louis
Long Beach, California, US
9 months ago

El Hajj Malik Shabazz brings it like no one else, one of my favorite leaders besides Garvey and Harriet Tubmam. We must fight the powers that be and build our own nation strong by any means necessary!

Nathaniel Turner
Los Angeles, California, US
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1 year ago

"The political philosophy of "Black Nationalism only means that the Black man should control the politics and the politicians in his own community. ...if you and I are going to live in a Black community... ...we will have to carry on a program, a political program, of re-education to open our people's eyes...

As we start to take on the responsibility of our own community we will in fact grow into controlling our own community. As we are building, which has started out as an online, what a perfect plan. Meaning our on-line community can easily grow as a powerful inferno, bringing forth any and everything that an on-line nation would need.

The economic philosophy of Black Nationalism... ...we should own and operate and control the economy of our community... ...And you and I have to make a start and the best place to start is right in the community where we live... ...you and I go into business, we own and operate at least the businesses in our community wherein we will actually be able to create employment..."

To create an powerful nation with it's own jobs, for it's own people makes perfect sense. Some of us can't see it yet, however one day soon, you will see it, and come on a running, Welcome Home!

Brian Lewis
Houston, Texas, US
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1 year ago
60 years ago, Malcolm was spittin' the same fire Garvey was spittin' 100 years ago! And here we are spittin' it again. The buck stops here!!
Toni Hughes
Long Beach, California, US
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1 year ago
Our Dear Brother Malcolm was speaking the truth in 1964 and we are keeping this purpose going in 2024!
Theresa Bridgers
Greenville, North Carolina, US
1 year ago
Amazing how this powerful message is just as appropriate today as it was in 1964. Such a message of "Réal Truths!"
Melokule Kumalo
Lake Spivey, Georgia, US
1 year ago
The Honorable Malcolm X was SO far ahead of his time in 1964. My energy is that we catch his spirit along with The Honorable Marcus Garvey!
Mecshell Wright
Chattanooga, Tennessee, US
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1 year ago
I do believe that is one of the most powerful and influential speeches I have ever heard. And that was an excerpt.
Kenneth Armwood
Hogansville, Georgia, US
1 year ago
True Economics.
Brian Lewis
Houston, Texas, US
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1 year ago
Malcolm was a thoroughbred soldier for the cause. Too bad we are still handling the exact same issues today. It is truly Garvey Nation Time!
Karen Newton
Holly Springs, Georgia, US
1 year ago
Facts!
Cassondra Griffin-Caesar
Spring Valley, California, US
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1 year ago
Brother Malcolm spoke truths in his message to us and now is the time to get the job done!
Barbara Knight
Kingshill, Virgin Islands, US
1 year ago
Nothing has changed much politically since 1964..and the message of Bro Malcom Bullet or Ballot applies today.
Katherine Myers
Los Angeles, California, US
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1 year ago
What Brother Malcolm says rings true to the letter today. Thank God we can redeem ourselves in Garvey Nation.
Nathaniel Turner
Los Angeles, California, US
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1 year ago
“We should own and operate and control the economy of our community.” ~ Malcolm X
Nathaniel Turner
Los Angeles, California, US
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1 year ago
The Black Nationalism philosophy controls the economics within our communities. This is the answer. Thank you Malcolm X you are loved.!
Veronica Randolph
Church Point, Louisiana, US
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1 year ago
Brother Malcolm's message is as relevant today as it was when he spoke it in 1964. TRUTH, by nature does not change. Let us heed this TRUTH.
Marcus Garvey
"When you go to the cinema and you see the glorification of others in the pictures, don't accept it... organize your propaganda to that effect.... show your own motion pictures."
Marcus Garvey
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