This quote calls for a deep, analytical understanding of both one's own community and those who oppose them. It emphasizes strategic knowledge as crucial for effective action and self-preservation in struggles for liberation.
Quote by Malcolm X: “We need to understand the science of our people, and the science of our enemies.”
We need to understand the science of our people, and the science of our enemies.
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Historical Context
Malcolm X was advocating for a more organized and intellectual approach to the struggle for black liberation, urging followers to study history, economics, and sociology to understand their condition and their adversaries.
About the Author
African American Muslim minister and human rights activist who was a prominent figure during the civil rights movement. A spokesman for the Nation of Islam until 1964, he was a vocal advocate for Black empowerment and the promotion of Islam within the Black community.
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