In Rochester, Malcolm argued that the Black freedom struggle was not only an American issue but part of a worldwide movement against colonialism and racial domination. The speech built on his human-rights strategy and international travels. It is among his final public addresses and demonstrates how rapidly he continued to develop a global analysis, even under escalating threats.
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Why was Malcolm's London School of Economics address significant?
The February 18 Barnard College speech is commonly identified as Malcolm's last public address.
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Barnard's library guide identifies it as his final public speech, three days before his assassination.