Research Paper on:
Black Community and the Nation of Islam's Lack of Impact

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the Black Community: This 16 page paper provides some information on the Nation of Islam, inclusive of its history. The paper argues that NOI has not made an impact  on the black community for a variety of reasons. Other organizations and leaders who have been influential are noted. Bibliography lists 10 sources. SA148NOI.rtf I.  Introduction Many remember the civil rights movement, the sit in at the Walgreens lunch counter, the images of Klansman in their white creamers  and the signs that said "Whites only." It was a part of history that few can forget. People are still alive who experienced this time in the first part of  the twentieth century. Yet, it is difficult to fathom that what went on during that time period, actually happened in the United States of America.  Enter Bobby Seale and the Black Panthers and activist Angela Davis, who still incidentally lectures at colleges. The 1960s were replete with violence. Malcolm X would incite people to  stand up for themselves. In fact, two leaders of the day stand out and they are Martin Luther King and Malcolm X. Each leader was very different in his own  right. Malcolm X supported the notion that social change must be propelled by radical measures and contrarily, Martin Luther King supported quiet rallies, passive resistance and promoted an aura  of peace. While their leadership styles were certainly different they each made a name for themselves. Malcolm did make his points known, and Martins legacy is quite obvious as every  January the nation celebrates Martin Luther King day. There were many other movements. Some were peaceful and some were violent. The Nation of