The American Spirit

Ambrose Bierce was born in Ohio in 1842. Accredited as one of America's most influential journalists and writers of the 19th century, Bierce was a Civil War veteran and an American adventurer. Bierce was last seen in 1913, he was traveling down to Mexico to partake in the Mexican revolution. 

If you would like to read along, https://loa-shared.s3.amazonaws.com/static/pdf/Bierce_Owl_Creek_Bridge.pdf

In this episode Andrew Ellzey reads a statement by Malcolm X given on March 12, 1964, this statement was concerning his break from the Nation of Islam. The second reading is of a speech given by Malcolm called "Black Revolution". This speech was given on April 8, 1964 in New York. Next he reads, "Remarks at Militant Labor Forum symposium on 'Blood Brothers', May 29, 1964". The final reading is of Malcolm's, "Speech at Militant Labor Forum, Jan. 7th, 1965, on 'Prospects for Freedom in 1965'. 

Malcolm X, a contemporary to Martin Luther King Jr., was a cultural leader and one of the most impactful persons of America's history. He was assassinated on Feb. 21, 1965. 

If you would like to read these speeches they may be found here, http://collections.mun.ca/PDFs/radical/TwoSpeechesbyMalcolmX.pdf

In the link provided there is more than what was read in this episode. There is an interview given by Malcolm X, which Mr. Ellzey did not read. 

If you would like to listen to readings of other influential American figures, click the links below

George Carlin and George Orwell:

https://anchor.fm/the-american-spirit/episodes/The-American-Spirits-First-Episode-Euphemisms-Through-The-Eyes-of-Two-Georges-ehg7t9

Edward Bernays, The Father of Modern Propaganda:

https://anchor.fm/the-american-spirit/episodes/Edward-Bernays-The-Father-of-Modern-Propaganda-ehm1hu

Lysander Spooner: Libertarian Legend:

https://anchor.fm/the-american-spirit/episodes/Lysander-Spooner-An-American-Libertarian-Legend-eibklo

Simon Rich's, Selling Out:

https://anchor.fm/the-american-spirit/episodes/Episode-Three-Selling-Out-ei52co