14 April 2010

“Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery.”      -- Malcolm X


I found this quote while reading an article about Thomas Hagan, formerly known as Talmadge X. He’s the man who looked Malcolm X in his eyes and proceeded to take his life and a big part of the Civil Rights Movement in the process. 

On April 28 2010, after 16 unsuccessful parole attempts, Thomas Hagan will also be a free man.

3 comments:

Don said...

Great quote.

Yep. I read about this. What's even more surprising is the fact that he really hasn't been 'incarcerated' for the longest, he's been able to go home and everything.

I think Malcolm X is one of the single most important figures in American history.

Daij said...

I agree. It upsets me that this man is free while Malcolm X is still dead. Talmadge X should be truly incarcerated for just as long

Wonder Man said...

I need to check that out