Malcom X challenged racism in America as his ideas inspired the black Power movement. Malcom X was an African American leader in the Civil Rights Movement, minister and supporter of black nationalism. He urged his fellow black Americans to protect themselves against white aggression "by any means necessary". (Malcom X, A&E television networks). Malcom excelled in school however, after one of his eighth-grade teachers told him that he should be a carpenter instead of a lawyer, he lost interest in school and soon ended his formal education. Malcom was looked up upon by many African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement period as he orchid on the streets of Harlem and spoke at major universities such as Harvard and the University of Oxford. He was very keen and passionate when it came to equal rights and respecting each individual. In 1963, there were deep tensions between Malcom and Elijah Muhammad over the political direction of the nation. Both Malcom and Elijah had different views and opinions when it came to what is right for the nation. Malcom urged that the nation become more active in the widespread civil rights protests instead of just being a critic on the sidelines, but Muhammad didn't agree. Malcom brought bad publicity to his name when he said John F Kennedys assignation was an example of "chickens coming home to roast" which was a violent comment that lead the society suffering the consequences of violence. Due to Malcom's words, Muhammad issued a 90 day period of silence to Malcom and the break between the two leaders eventually became permanent. Malcom left the nation in March 1964 and in the next month founded Muslim Mosque inc. Malcom changed the Civil Rights mMovement as he was a "perfect hero" who preached non-violence and love which then inspired the black power movement.