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“In America you have the mouse now trying to sit down on the elephant, thinking that he's going somewhere. And it's - and it's absurd.”

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Malcolm X was a prominent human rights activist, born on May 19, 1925, and died on February 21, 1965. He played a significant role in the civil rights movement, advocating for black self-liberation and rights. His ideas and actions have had a profound impact on future generations. more

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