During his early adulthood, he and a close friend were both noted for
their reddish brown hair which subsequently led to their both being
called by the nickname "Red". In an attempt to distinguish these two
men with identical nicknames, their associates prefaced the nickname
"Red" with cities these two men had frequented. Subsequently, Malcolm X
became known as "Detroit Red", and his friend - a local dishwasher -
was called "Chicago Red"; "Chicago Red" later become famous as the
comedian known to the world as Redd Foxx.
[Speech in New York City on December 12, 1964] I believe in the brotherhood of man, all men, but I don't believe in brotherhood with anybody who doesn't want brotherhood with me. I believe in treating people right, but I'm not going to waste my time trying to treat somebody right who doesn't know how to return the treatment.
