Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X are two very significant figures in history.Both of these men stood up and fought for their rights and were very prominent figures in the civil rights movement.The true difference between Martin Luther KIng and Malcolm X is not their actual goals‚ it is their morals and beliefs when it comes to achieving justice. Martin Luther King was a young civil rights activist that believed in civil disobedience. This included “nonviolent protest‚ speaking out
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King Jr. and Malcolm X were two of the most prominent individuals in the Civil Rights movement. These two were not only helpful in the movement‚ but were also icons in the history of their race. Although they stood side by side and shared one goal they had two different ways of fighting for equality. These different approaches of fighting for equality for the African-American came from their different upbringings and different experiences with the inequality that the both faced. Malcolm X’s childhood
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Malcolm X was destined to become one of the most celebrated activists of the civil rights movement. Malcolm Little‚ his real name‚ was born in Nebraska and was one of eight children. His father was a well-known pastor who was also a supporter of the civil rights and because of it made a few enemies. The family had to move a few times because people didn’t like his support of the movement. The Black Legion‚ which was the white supremacist group that was against Mr. Little‚ continuously sent death
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Questions on “The Ballot or the Bullet” – Malcolm X Define each terms (as it is used in the Speech): Americanism this is based off the supposedly democracy that America has and saying that all he sees is all we’ve seen is hypocrisy Black nationalism that we will have to carry on a program‚ a political program‚ of re-education to open our people’s eyes‚ make us become more politically conscious‚ politically mature‚ and then whenever we get ready to cast our ballot that ballot‚ will be cast for a
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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
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political leaders‚ Malcolm X and Martin Luther King were both fighting for the same ideas and beliefs: the end of racism‚ discrimination‚ exploitation‚ and humiliation. While both leaders were struggling with the same problem‚ they have two completely different types of approaches and solutions. While Malcolm X was aiming for the more violent resistance‚ Martin Luther King was searching for a nonviolent solution‚ that in the end would have the same results. Political leader‚ Malcolm X‚ in his speech
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Compare the philosophies of Martin Luther King‚ Jr. and Malcolm X. how their goals for the African American community similar and/or different? How their strategies for reaching those goals similar and/or different? During the past century there were two influential people Martin Luther King‚ Jr. and Malcolm X who grappled with the problem of inequality between black and white people. They both wanted to bring hope to blacks in the US through their powerful‚ hard-hitting
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Through the story of Malcolm X’s prison life‚ in Literacy behind Bars by Malcolm X and Alex Haley‚ it becomes evident that life is what one makes it. Bettering oneself will only give them a better‚ happier‚ life. Therefore the opportunity that one may learn will always be there if one decides to accept the opportunity and seek the knowledge from it. Malcolm X knew how stultified he was when compared to others. While in prison‚ at the Norfolk Prison Colony‚ Malcolm X never had a monotony moment.
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Luther King Jr. pursued it with nonviolence‚ while Malcolm X‚ believed the only way to achieve freedom was though violence. Both men believed it was imperative that something be done‚ however their ideas of obtaining freedom were polar opposites. Martin Luther King Jr. always made it a point to argue how violence is immoral and through the use of a number of biblical references to reach his audience he made sure everyone could understand. Malcolm X’s opinion was centered mostly on pointing fingers
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Malcolm x and Martin Luther King Jr. are both very similar in regards to their aspirations of what they hoped the near future to be. Though their beliefs and approach were drastically different‚ both of these men had stimulating speeches because of the use of rhetoric and impeccable persuasion. They each possessed a charismatic style and charm that captivated the audience. Consequently‚ both congregations had formed many supporters. Malcolm‚ known more for his bluntness evoked multitudes to feel
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