Quote #77

Whites can help us, but they can't join us. There can be no black/white unity, until there is first some black unity. - From the press conference at which he announced the formation of Muslim Mosque, Inc.; cited in The Autobiography.

More from Malcolm X

  1. We want freedom by any means necessary. We want justice by any means necessary. We want equality by any means necessary.
  2. The price of freedom is death. - NYC, June 1964
  3. How can anyone be against love?
  4. The only way we'll get freedom for ourselves is to identify ourselves with every oppressed people in the world. We are blood brothers to th…
  5. They called me the 'angriest Negro in America'. I wouldn't deny that charge.
  6. Power in defense of freedom is greater than power in behalf of tyranny and oppression.
  7. Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery. - From Malcolm X …
  8. Anytime you beg another man to set you free, you will never be free. Freedom is something that you have to do for yourself.

All Malcolm X quotes