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Speaking with Historical Figures

Speaking with Historical Figures

It is a fascinating exercise to decide to whom we would speak if we had the opportunity to speak with anyone from history. First, I must state that I would have no interest whatsoever in speaking with Jesus Christ. I do not believe that he was the Son of God or even a particularly interesting or brilliant moral leader. The first person from history that I would like to speak with would be Malcolm X. I would ask him what he thinks of the Nation of Islam since Minister Louis Farrakhan assumed power. I would like to get his views on women’s rights and LGBTQI rights. I would like to know what he thought of Obama’s Presidency. I would be interested in getting his views on rap music and hip- hop culture. I would like to get his views on humanism among people of African descent. I would like to get his views on the relationship between the individual and society. And there are many others I’d want to speak to, too. . .