Exeter College
Arcadia, VW 24506
Dear Colleague:
I enjoyed reading the story that we were assigned to read. The story invoked my thoughts of how books can open up a man’s mind and provide him with a new type of thinking. My favorite part is seeing the determination in Malcolm X as he read while in prison till the wee hours of the morning. It made me think of how much he risked achieving knowledge since if he were caught by the Norfolk Prison guards, he would have been in trouble.
I believe if Malcolm X were alive today he would have been impressed by the progress that has been made by the black race. I say this because in the world today the strides made by the black man to attain equality have been epitomized by the fact that the President of the United States of America is of Black origin. This would have impress Malcolm X as he would see that the rights that he fought for have finally come to pass. However, he would note that the struggle to liberate the black man is still alive since there are still instances of discrimination. If he were alive and witnessed the current election campaigns he would have said to Donald Trump; “My brother, yes I call you that because you and I are human, I do not see color on you and so should you not. Do speak of policy that is integrative of everyone and not disruptive.”
For me, the Malcolm X story inspired me due to the determination he had at a time that no one could fathom fighting against white supremacy. When Malcolm was alive, he looked at the black population and saw the wasted potential and unrealized aims (West). Having read his biography and history, he has influenced my life in that I have frequently spoken against the discrimination of anyone due to race be he or she white or colored. In this day of social media, I have voiced my concerns on different social platforms, and I believe that if everyone did this then, the world would be a better place. Being able to read has given me the power to address issues from a point of knowledge which often brings out the desired outcomes, and I am grateful that I enjoy reading books the same way that Malcolm did.
Sincerely,
[Insert your Name]
Works Cited
West, Cornel. Why Malcolm X Still Speaks Truth to Power. Smithsonian, Feb, 2015. Web. 16 Mar. 2016.
