SOUHOT analysis causes of Black oppression is acopis flawed. His is a history that derives largely from rightwing conspiracy theories ies like the Reverend Pat Robertson of the Christian coalition.
'Immoral Jews' Both Robertson and Farrakhan see history not as the ing in their own interest. but Caiss as largely the result of actions by evil. immoral individuals -especially Jews - who wield tremendous power in highly secret societies and who control world banks and govemmenes matassic onspe dating back hundreds of years.
Farrakhan explains that he is not attacking the Jews as a people. only those lews who cra….. are exploiters and oppressors. Despite the denials, the taint or anti-semism canes to nis speeches because his vision of history and politics is inescapably mired in anti-semitic the damn ear, one in your nose."
for that oppression is unquesBonHo c Huls conso o crate Black people will be misdirected as long as he misUne anus t os or tal oppression, which are deeply In this regard his perspective falls short of the insights Malcolm X had developed In his political work Malcolm X collaborated with soWI0 were Chloralyc wiln tin. arno began to speak favourably of socialism as a goal for liberaton moyemenis inrougnoul the world.
''We are living in an era of revolution, and the revolt of the American negro is part of une rcoemon axaist Ine oppression and colonialism which has characterised this of Black peoplc.
Malcolm X
"It is incorrect to classify the revolt of the negro as simply a racial conflict of black tsH wiox, cr a poins al ting limits on Farrakhan's UW HE #chicchichl Malcolm's death In Springfield he took an entirely different tack. likened Malcolm's break with Elijah (ween parents, both of whom he adored. In his account, Farrakhan portrays himself as a victim. and he minimises his own role in calling for and justifying Malcolm's death.
Farrakhan's importance is that he articulates the anger of Blacks against injustice, that he calls on Blacks to protest He inspires pride in his audience, a pride in Blackness. both by his word and his example. In Farrakhan his admirers sce a living icon. a man not afraid to condemn Amer. ica for its inhumane treatment authority grows he is increasThe nationalist sentiment can bring unity in the Black and the sense of solidarity in community and aid that comShanna OO OReSSO that Farrakhan ignites is the source of his appeal and against its common oppresgrowing popularity. As his sor. the white racism of American society. Protesting against homophobia at islamic Liberation Party rally The flaws in Farrakhan's niable. Still, because of the masses he influences, his ideas and the growth of tho ingly significant. Minister Farrakhan and the Phole: Andrew Wiard Nation of Islam represent a conto y onencon aa conservative force which, in opposition to white racism. ing on in America today, the revolutionary spirit of the nationally oppressed.