Talk about the extent of brainwashing the black community was subjected to at the time. He wants to start addressing the issue with African Americans by freeing themselves from the mentality that sees them as inferior to what he calls "the white man". Malcolm He wants his race to change their mindset as desegregation laws go into effect, because if they don't, it will continue to exist mentally within their community and they will not be able to properly value themselves for who they are. Believing in yourself is essential for you