Malcolm XMalcolm X, man of determination, loyalty, courage and above all a man of integrity. Being a man of integrity means “being honest and having strong moral principles; moral righteousness” (“Integrity”). By this definition, Malcolm X was one of the most incorruptible civil rights activists in history and never did anything to compromise his principles regarding racism and equality for minorities, especially Afro -Americans. Although he was labeled a hate monger for his belief in using any means to achieve equality, he never wavered from his burning desire for equality and peace in the face of the oppressive racism of his era. Malcolm org" 2). He was so freedom-loving that he would even accept death if it meant he achieved his goal of freedom. Originally known as Malcolm Little, he endured many trials and tribulations being born into an African-American family during the era of the Great Struggle. for the equality of minorities. From a young age, few people were taught the hatred that the predominantly white society harbored toward black people. Little developed his attitude toward civil activism while growing up from his father Earl Little, a charismatic Baptist minister and activist ("Malcolm-X.org"). Due to Earl Little's activism and work in speaking to large audiences about injustice and oppression of minorities, he received threats from the "Black Legion" ("Succession of Malcolm The Little family had to move...... middle of paper ...... we disagreed on whether or not to resort to violence. Malcolm was determined to lead black people toward equality and the main goal of his speeches was to use anything to get his way, from starting riots to starting another civil war ( "WorldPress.com"). Malcolm ironic racist, violent threat, stubborn and he could very well have been all of those names, but having integrity means having strong moral principles and being honest. By this definition of the word, Malcolm X had integrity in spades because he never betrayed his cause and never forgot the oppression and inequality his people faced. Malcolm X, formerly known as Malcolm Little, was a man of determination, loyalty, courage and above all integrity..