This statement highlights an unwavering commitment to truth and justice, asserting that their validity should not depend on the speaker's identity or the recipient's status. It advocates for impartiality in moral and ethical pursuits.
Quote by Malcolm X: “I am for truth, no matter who tells it. I am for justice, no matter who it is for.”
I am for truth, no matter who tells it. I am for justice, no matter who it is for.
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Historical Context
After breaking with the Nation of Islam, Malcolm X traveled to Mecca and Africa, broadening his perspective on racial struggle from a civil rights issue to a human rights issue. He was building his Organization of Afro-American Unity.
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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