How did Malcolm X become so articulate?

Definiteness of vision. When you have a clear and unshakable vision for something articulation becomes inevitable. read more

Malcolm was already very intelligent and in his early life was taught (albeit indirectly) how to articulate, among other things. I also think it was a natural talent with him. From his words in his autobiography, it seems he always had or eventually developed a gift to be heard (when he wanted to) and a presence that made people pay attention. read more

Articulate, passionate and a naturally gifted and inspirational orator, Malcolm X exhorted blacks to cast off the shackles of racism "by any means necessary," including violence. The fiery civil rights leader broke with the group shortly before his assassination on February 21, 1965, at the Audubon Ballroom in Manhattan, where he had been preparing to deliver a speech. read more

Malcolm X is a fascinating person to approach as an educational thinker – not because he was an academic or had any scholastic achievements but as an example of what can be achieved by someone engages in ‘homemade’ or self-education. read more