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Daughter of Malcolm X speaks about culture and self-respect
Last updated on 09/29/2009 at 10:58 p.m.
Malcolm X’s eldest daughter, Attallah Shabazz, spoke Tuesday in room 100 of the art building about heritage, individuality and respect.
“Everyday of my life I get to move and walk about as me,” Shabazz said.
Shabazz said it’s important for each person to have respect for who they are as an individual. Each person should embrace their culture and heritage.
Shabazz said she is one hundred percent each of her cultures and never felt the need to hide any aspects of her life.
“When you’ve lived as long as I have you’ve seen cultures being displaced,” Shabazz said.
Shabazz continually expressed how the different cultures of her mother, father and grandparents shaped who she is today.
People should also have respect for each other’s opinions and should not pass judgement, Shabazz said.
“How one defines his or her self is important,” Shabazz said. “Not how others impose it.”
Shabazz said criticism should be heard, but not necessarily absorbed.
Shabazz said she doesn’t want to associate herself with misconceptions about her father. She also said she doesn’t want her own opinions misinterpreted.
Members of the audience found Shabazz’s lecture to be inspirational.
“I thought it was very moving,” said Kyra Lobbins, sports management graduate student. “After listening to what she said I walked away very open minded.”
Lobbins said that since we are all one people we need to stop passing judgement onto others. She wasn’t the only audience member touched by Shabazz’s speech.
“It was an inspiring experience,” said Vasiliki Fosses, senior art education major.
Fosses felt that Shabazz’s main focus was that people should own their own identity.
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