1964 Audubon Ballroom speech

The 1964 Audubon Ballroom speech was delivered by Malcolm X, a prominent civil rights leader, shortly before his assassination. In this speech, Malcolm emphasized the importance of Black pride, self-reliance, and the need for Black Americans to demand respect and justice. He highlighted the systemic injustices faced by Black communities and called for unity and strength to overcome them. This powerful speech inspired many to pursue civil rights vigorously, but also marked a pivotal point in Malcolm X’s evolving views on race and activism before his tragic death later that year.