Malcolm X was an enlightened human being and it makes sense that with all of the negative stereotypes about Black men being homophobic, it’s probably hard to believe that Malcolm X just valued and appreciated James Baldwin’s commitment to helping Black people and speaking truth to power. It’s sad that we have to resort to these childish types of debates. Malcolm was not gay, and he loved James Baldwin for the human being that he was. As do I as a straight Black man. May they both REST IN POWER!!!
@THEsoulquarian3 ай бұрын
Word. Guess I’m out of the loop because I’ve never heard anyone make that connection.
@TheBINIBALL4 ай бұрын
If you haven’t already, folks please purchase The Price of the Ticket by James Baldwin preferably at a local bookstore. It features a huge collection of his essays and non fiction work and everything cited here is in that book.
@Jojolana4 ай бұрын
Why you put Malcolm X’s height? Lmao messy!
@ziahmanarchive4 ай бұрын
soul mates ≠ lovers
@RyanJMills-lf3et4 ай бұрын
I think… going off what I learned about the Jazz Era (1918-1929) in my state of Indiana, specifically Indianapolis, that it was normal to have queer people and queer performers at the Jazz Club. In ghettos across America, there were famous drag queens and kings making a lot money on the chitlin’ circuit. I assume, since Malcolm spent many years in Harlem that interacting and seeing queer Black people wasn’t a big deal. There was a time when it wasn’t a big deal for poor and working class Blacks but the Black middle class and higher were very anti-LGBTQ. I could be wrong in my assessment but I wonder if Malcolm X just didn’t care about Baldwin’s queerness. Again, I could be wrong about this and I am open to being corrected. Let me know.
@mbalenhlebuthelezi3198Ай бұрын
This actually makes sense
@yubtubtime4 ай бұрын
30 seconds in and I'm dead 💀
@elee30243 ай бұрын
5 seconds...smh, same o' homo normative revisionism
@elee30243 ай бұрын
5 seconds and had to #pause...false start smh...same o' homonormative revisionism. Apparently all notable thinkers and men of status were once sexslaves, not only in decadent eras
@ottabeeАй бұрын
Thank-you Prince for your genuinely compassionate and respectful curiosity and discussion about James and Malcom. Being queer myself, I always reserve open and sacred space for anyone's ever expanding life, especially after they've past on. Especially with the subject of someone's romantic preference and sexuality. As you've shared, it may well be possible that James was feeling the need to be far more part of the lives of these fellow revolutionary contemporaries, because of his own unhealed traumas, his need to be included in the solidarity of the liberation movement, and the companionship of other black men, other queer/bi men. The depths of Jamse's queerness, sensitivity, perception, and awareness of his own self and his comrades must have been enormously beautiful, painful, and an ever-present blessing to experience as a constant. Much of that challenge would have stemmed from the amount of homophobia of the time and of the ability to know and articulate the innate possibilities being created moment by moment, day by day, and year by year for existing as queer and black people, who were literally creating new possibilities for liberation in love, moving, and all the many other expressions of being evolutionary beings. WHEW!
@Ross-cecil3 ай бұрын
every time I hear you speak you're so articulate that it reminds me why I write essays. Sometimes when people just dig into and explain something they've spent so much time learning about the impact and implications of its inspiring
@PrinceShakurYoutube3 ай бұрын
Wow that means a lot to me. I love exploring the functions of things !!!
@justmyopinion98833 ай бұрын
I could care less about Malcolm or James Baldwin’s private life. All I care about is they both loved Black people and did all they could to help us. May they both Rest In Peace.
@bwackbeedows36294 ай бұрын
That's it -- this is my official Civil Rights Arc OTP. Expect more fanfiction on these too, very soon 🙏🏿💯
@valuelightАй бұрын
You are already one of my favorite channels! ❤❤❤ Anarchism is the road to freedom for all.
@PrinceShakurYoutubeАй бұрын
♥️♥️♥️
@MarieWilliams-ce7md4 ай бұрын
This very interview made me the highlight of why his execution was ordered by Elijah Muhammad Elijah Muhammad was an affairs with young girls as young as 12 years old and this was not sitting well with Malcolm x, but Malcolm x was very truthful and very passionate about his religion and his people so he never held nothing back and with this no silent act that a lot of black people could be boughten back in the days like Reverend sharp, Jesse Jackson and other influential so-called black leaders it was inevitable that nobody could pay this man off to keep him quiet and this is why he lost his life
@mazzoanV23 ай бұрын
So if he doesn't have homophobic rejection of him it must mean that he fancied him right?
@calebcostigan25613 ай бұрын
Exactly. A devoutly religious and married man didn’t call him a slur so he must have been hot for him. It’s so spicy!! 🙄
@roamakes3 ай бұрын
@@calebcostigan2561my thoughts exactly lol Malcom had an entire family (and was also steeped in religious ideology that promoted fidelity)- I respect the ethos of this I suppose, but it is most definitely a reach 😭
@OverthrowMedia3 ай бұрын
i really appreciate this video fam its dope af.
@PrinceShakurYoutube3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@yurp74444 ай бұрын
Lol 🫢 I remember when I commented about this on the other video. Gonna put this in my time capsule for later. I don’t want to spoil what i have to say about it. 🚶🏾♂️
@tp82714 ай бұрын
I don’t think Malcom was bisexual in his later years, if ever. Just doesn’t add up.
@piecesofaman64193 ай бұрын
As huge fans of both. It seems like Malcolm had a huge respect and refusal to demonise or isolate James Baldwin. It's clear that Baldwin has a love for Malcolm but the nature of that love seems fawning rather than romantic. Like someone you might fleeting flirt with the idea of but not commit to. Both fearless in rhetoric. Only right that their commitments should pull them in proximity to each other. Edit: This is a great video. Well done
@PrinceShakurYoutube3 ай бұрын
Yes yes I think in the way they engaged there was a big level of respect! And thank you for watching
@jameskelton65793 ай бұрын
I seriously doubt Malcolm was queer during his marriage to Betty. We have to remember Hoover had all of these civil rights leaders watched. This would have been brought to light as King's extra martial affairs were. Speaking of King, I personally don't think he disliked Baldwin because he was gay. If you haven't already look up Bayard Rustin who was King's assistant and main speech writer. Rustin was very instrumental in shaping the Civil rights movement back then and was openly gay that was known to all, including King. If King had issues with James Baldwin it could have been for any number of reasons. I'm just doubtful it's due to Baldwins sexual preferences.
@dalllazlhАй бұрын
You absolutely are
@PrinceShakurYoutubeАй бұрын
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@AnitaMariaWhite2 күн бұрын
Disrespectful...the idea.
@Ramenmemes3 ай бұрын
Yea baldwin probably hyperbolized his importance but hey he's a writer. that's kind of what writers do.
@PrinceShakurYoutube3 ай бұрын
Oh the shade!! but I detect no lies
@mykdebradley35863 ай бұрын
SOULMATES iZ Where their Souls MET, and where they met mentally, that iZ such a rare phenomenon, it doesn't mean physical mates, although that would be a euphoric trifecta that most Humans only dream oF.
@marcusdavis55994 ай бұрын
This discussion is a bit disrespectful honestly
@PrinceShakurYoutube4 ай бұрын
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@deetaylor3343 ай бұрын
@@PrinceShakurKZbinfacts speculating homosexuality is violating
@calebcostigan25613 ай бұрын
Yep. Gay people today need every historical figure to be “queer” now lol. It’s so spicy!!
@danielhicks64063 ай бұрын
General speculation isn't disrespectful. But I don't think Malcom x was himself bisexual or gay, because he was, as you said, Nation of Islam. If Malcom X was gay or bi uncle Sam would have known, and then publicized the fuck out of it to shame his standing as a Muslim.
@awkwardnerd.3 ай бұрын
I subbed bc I too ship malcolm and Baldwin
@PrinceShakurYoutube3 ай бұрын
❤️
@PrinceShakurYoutube3 ай бұрын
They’re a vibe
@kenyaaragon39443 ай бұрын
Im going insane does anyone know the outro name song
@oj37303 ай бұрын
You know you're a good comrade when people are taking an interest in your romantic life 😂
@SableDevon3 ай бұрын
You know what’s funny while black people and the rest of the world socially were busy not wanting relationship with anyone homosexual.Meanwhile most of DC was closeted. Gets me every time all the way to Hoover. And they did more harm than good but worked together. Imagine how further as humans we would be if Malcom and James could work publicly without a stereotype or assumptions.
@Faithvational72103 ай бұрын
Yo Bro. Don’t ever disrespect our Beloved Brother!
@Arron4132 ай бұрын
Prince has a tragic proclivity in viewing the past with today's lens. This is one of the main reasons why he never comes closer to obtaining the truth of the past.
@PrinceShakurYoutube2 ай бұрын
Wow.
@jamarjohnson607715 күн бұрын
Not cool bro. Do you as the youth like to say.
@bobonbobcrime4 ай бұрын
Lol oh they where FUCKIN
@p2w6593 ай бұрын
How?
@calebcostigan25613 ай бұрын
No, they weren’t. This is why they hate us.
@nguyentuition10928 күн бұрын
Comment❤
@carldarrisaw54563 ай бұрын
Baldwin wasn't about that #
@blackrussian79684 ай бұрын
WTH is dis? Soulmates ? Dude James Baldwin was a homosexual. Don’t dare try to align Malcolm x to that lifestyle because that’s your goal. It ain’t working !
@celine23824 ай бұрын
did… did you even watch the video…?
@bwackbeedows36294 ай бұрын
Oldhead energy! I bet you still have a beeper and use payphones too 🤣