New York was heaven to me. And Harlem was Seventh Heaven!

Malcolm X

The Autobiography of Malcolm X

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Topic

New York City

Author

Malcolm X

Source

The Autobiography of Malcolm X

Genre

Autobiography and memoir

Language

English

Time

1965 1960s 20th century

Occupation

Black activist Civil rights activist Activist

From

United States

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Citation

Malcolm X. The Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told to Alex Haley. Grove Press, 1965.

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That's our motto. We want freedom by any means necessary. We want justice by any means necessary. We want equality by any means necessary.

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Medium
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Genre
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Language
English
Time
1964 1960s 20th century
Authentication Score 3
Citation

Malcolm X. Speech at the founding rally of Organization of Afro-American Unity. Founding rally of Organization of Afro-American Unity. 28 June 1964, Audubon Ballroom, New York City, NY, USA.

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Statement Type
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Language
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Time
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Authentication Score 3
Citation

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