Compare And Contract Frederick Douglass and Malcom X

In both articles some similarities about Federick Douglass and Malcolm X was their access to having an education was stripped away because of them being African American. Racism and segregation were a big thing back then and because Federick and Malcom were both African and not white they weren’t allowed to have an education. As both men grew older, they started to speak out and fight for the rights of African Americans having an education and other rights as well. Education to both men was a blessing that they wanted to experience. Another major similarity between the two men was that they both taught themselves how to read and write. It was a very risky and dangerous move to make but to Federick and Malcolm education meant the world to them, and they weren't going to let anyone, or anything stop them. Difference between Federick and Douglas is that Federick was a slave when he taught himself to read and write. So, teaching himself to read and write was very dangerous and required a lot of skill to not get caught. Malcolm X on the other hand was in prison so he had access to books. Books were the only source of income that Malcom X had to pass the time. Both of these men pushed through and made a life of themselves. They are role models to young black women and men. They set an example that despite your situation, if you have your mind set on something, don’t let nothing stop you from reaching it.