Activist Malcolm X went into the books of history as one of the pioneers in the fight for black freedom in America.
At a time when racism was at its peak, Malcolm stood and asked his people not to sit back and watch their rights being taken away by the whites.
He believed that skin colour was not a measure of intelligence and wanted equality for all. He dreamed of a day when America would be a better place for the blacks.
In one of his speeches, Malcolm X asked blacks in America to follow the footsteps of Kenya's founding Mzee Jomo Kenyatta and Vice President Jaramogi Odinga. He recognised them as freedom fighters who inspired many.
He also asked blacks to embrace the Mau Mau spirit in their quest for freedom when he held rallies in different parts of America while rooting for freedom from slaveholders.
"Freedom fighter were singing the song Oginga Odinga because Oginga Odinga is one of the foremost freedom fighters on the African continent," he once said.
Malcolm X who is considered as one of the most outspoken public voices for the black people was assassinated on February 21, 1965.
He will be remembered for the role he played to ensure blacks had a voice in America.