In spite of the similarities King's speech and Malcolm's speech share, the two individuals grew up in contrasting environments which had a profound effect on their stances on the issue of segregation. Martin Luther King called for harmony among blacks and whites because he believed that it is possible for the nation to live equally and in peace. Dr. King “believed that society could be made whole only through the power of love and suffering” (Farber 74). His purpose was to unify all races and teach them to not judge someone based off the color of their skin while rejecting any form of hate or violence. Malcolm X on the other hand, urged for complete segregation between blacks and whites. Malcolm believed that “white America” must be punished
