Malcolm X underscored the importance of unity among people of color, suggesting that differences in religion, politics, or social status should be set aside in the face of a common oppressor. He called for a historical understanding of oppression, reminding listeners that most black individuals in America descended from enslaved ancestors. He pointed out that the struggle against white supremacy is not just a local issue but a global one, as evidenced by the Bandung Conference in 1955, where nations of color united to confront colonialism.