Similarities Between Martin Luther King Jr And Malcolm X
Both Martin Luther King and Malcolm X fought for the African American population to have a voice and allow for African Americans to live their lives, without the constant burden of a racist society. Although, many would argue that this racist society still exists to this day, legally Malcolm X and Martin Luther King achieved their ultimate goal. One one hand, the way in which this purpose was going to be made was very different. King believed in the concept of integration, preaching the need to remain non- violent. On the other hand, Malcolm X taught the slogan ‘by any means necessary.' Both of these characters, from the outside, are very dissimilar, yet they both contributed to the African American cause in their way. Marx stated that "Men
make their history, but they do not make it under the circumstances chosen by themselves, but under circumstances directly encountered, given and transformed from the past.” This is important to consider to understand both of these men’s backgrounds and circumstances. Many considered them to be complete opposites. One combining from the north surrounded by hate and violence and social and economic despair and the other from a Christian Baptist home in the perfect environment where dreams and life were generated, in the south. The reader may decide for themselves which description fits each person. Maclom X taught himself as he received minimal schooling, rising through the social ranks through his philosophy and intelligence. Malcolm X stated that "I am not educated nor am I an expert in any particular field but I am sincere and my sincerity is credential." In comparison, Martin Luther King was well educated and in a household which was stable compared to Malcolm X. Both King’s father and mother supported the concept of integration, yet Maclom X was in an environment of high amounts hatred, with his mother and father being Nationalist, dedicating themselves to the teaching of Marcus Garvey’s UNIA.
make their history, but they do not make it under the circumstances chosen by themselves, but under circumstances directly encountered, given and transformed from the past.” This is important to consider to understand both of these men’s backgrounds and circumstances. Many considered them to be complete opposites. One combining from the north surrounded by hate and violence and social and economic despair and the other from a Christian Baptist home in the perfect environment where dreams and life were generated, in the south. The reader may decide for themselves which description fits each person. Maclom X taught himself as he received minimal schooling, rising through the social ranks through his philosophy and intelligence. Malcolm X stated that "I am not educated nor am I an expert in any particular field but I am sincere and my sincerity is credential." In comparison, Martin Luther King was well educated and in a household which was stable compared to Malcolm X. Both King’s father and mother supported the concept of integration, yet Maclom X was in an environment of high amounts hatred, with his mother and father being Nationalist, dedicating themselves to the teaching of Marcus Garvey’s UNIA.