Ossie Davis Quote

Malcolm was our manhood, our living black manhood! This was his meaning to his people. And, in honoring him, we honor the best in ourselves.... And we shall know him then for what he was and is—a prince, our own black shining Prince!—who didn't hesitate to die, because he loved us so.

Eulogy for Malcolm X. Faith Temple Church of God, New York City [February 27, 1965]