Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. were both very prominent religious figures. Malcolm X was a Muslim and King was a Christian. King was a son of a Baptist preacher, and he wanted to do the same thing as his father. That is when he decided he wanted to get involved in civil rights. In following that path, he became one of the most well know names in history, even having his own holiday. King had a way of captivating people in when he spoke. His biggest mark on history came when he gave his infamous “I have a dream” speech. King was the youngest person to ever receive the honor of getting the Noble Peace
