1) Title: “By Any Means Necessary”: The Malcolm X Controversy2) Thesis: For this research paper, I will examine the beliefs and teachings of Malcolm were controversial. The research will examine primary sources that show the views of Malcolm X, the Nation of Islam and the public on some of his speeches to the public. These perspectives will allow me to determine whether Malcolm X was controversial or not. The sources will provide insight into Malcolm X's childhood and, using his childhood, one can see if there were any incidents in which Malcolm In this article I will argue that Malcolm X was not controversial as a whole but during certain parts of his life he advocated racism and violence. The thesis of the article is that Malcolm X went through two phases in his life; the first, when he was pro-racism, and the second, when he advocated working as one human race in order to have equality for all, regardless of each person's race. It is the first phase that many critics of Malcolm X focus on, but they neglect the second phase. In my article, I will examine both phases and then determine the extent to which Malcolm X's beliefs and teachings were controversial.3) Topics: a. Introductioni. Question: How controversial were Malcolm X's beliefs and teachings?b. The childhood of Malcolm X. If Malcolm X advocated violence ii. If Malcolm X advocated racismc. Malcolm X after joining Nation of Islami. Beliefs ii. Teachings iii. If Malcolm X advocated violence iv. If Malcolm X advocated racism. Malcolm X during and after the Hajji. Beliefs ii. Teachings iii. If Malcolm X advocated violence iv. If Malcolm...... middle of paper......Albany. In the photograph, it shows that Malcolm is curious about the New York State legislature and shows Malcolm's belief that black people could work through the system to improve their lives.f. Epps, Archie C. “The Rhetoric of Malcolm X.” (1993): 64-75. Harvard Review. Web.In this scientific journal, “The Rhetoric of Malcolm X”, Archie Epps describes the life of Malcolm X from the first pages. Later, Epps acknowledges that if white America can understand the reasons why Malcolm brief overview of Malcolm X.'s beliefs on violence and racism. The detailed analysis of certain parts of his speeches allows me to understand the deeper meaning of some of his speeches. This can help me truly understand Malcolm X's beliefs..