Nelson Mandela and Malcolm X came out of prison stronger.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
Malcolm X was a man among men.
Malcolm X made me very strong at a time I needed to understand what I was angry about. He had peace in his heart. He exerted a big influence on me.
Unsurprisingly, Nelson Mandela had and still has many detractors.
Nelson Mandela just died, so that says so much because it's a tremendously powerful and great man who was very sensitive. Loved all people, forgave his enemies, and showed the world how to stand up and do it the right way.
If they had not murdered Malcolm X, there probably never would have been a Black Panther Party.
Malcolm X was the first political person in this country that I really identified with. If he had lived and not been purged, I probably would have joined the Muslims.
Just look at the great Nelson Mandela. He came out of prison and saved his entire country. Some of the best people in the world have spent time in prison.
When I began my political career, I identified with Malcolm X.
I'd been very partial to Malcolm X, particularly his self-help teachings.
There was a close relationship between Mandela and the CBC.