The civil rights movement emerged in the late 1950’s through the 1960’s. This non violent movement was a great change in the history of America through two men who had a great influence, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. Both individuals had different outlooks on the idea of civil rights, but both wanted society to better serve the African American community. In Martin Luther King, Jr's “I have a Dream” speech, King gave many African Americans hope by demonstrating the real promises of democracy. He did not use his speech to only talk about African Americans, but rather express a brotherhood between the different races. He emphasized that after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, 100 years later, African Americans were still not
…show more content…
In his speech, Malcolm X spoke about how “White” America was soon upon its hour of judgement for enslaving twenty-two million African Americans. He speaks of Elijah Muhammad as being an honorable man stating “ The Honorable Elijah Muhammad is turning hundreds of thousands of Americans “Negroes” away from drunkenness, drug addiction, nicotine, stealing, lying, cheating, gambling, profanity, filth, fornication, adultery, and the many other acts of immorality.” Malcolm X used many important biblical men to show how the Lord sends specific men to warn the wicked of God’s judgement. He explains that history is repeating itself like many biblical stories of society being caught up in the world’s wicked ways. In Malcolm X’s eyes, the Honorable Elijah Muhammad was the present day David. He was armed with a “slingshot” and “stones” of truth. His speech brought forth the falsehood of America; citizens should repent for their wicked ways of creating millions of slaves. The Emancipation Proclamation was intended to free slaves. The American government was making a promise they did not intend to keep. 100 years later, African Americans were not free. They had no privileges or equal rights under the law. The government was giving lip-service to allow white men to stay in power. Unlike King Malcolm X felt that
In his speech, Malcolm X spoke about how “White” America was soon upon its hour of judgement for enslaving twenty-two million African Americans. He speaks of Elijah Muhammad as being an honorable man stating “ The Honorable Elijah Muhammad is turning hundreds of thousands of Americans “Negroes” away from drunkenness, drug addiction, nicotine, stealing, lying, cheating, gambling, profanity, filth, fornication, adultery, and the many other acts of immorality.” Malcolm X used many important biblical men to show how the Lord sends specific men to warn the wicked of God’s judgement. He explains that history is repeating itself like many biblical stories of society being caught up in the world’s wicked ways. In Malcolm X’s eyes, the Honorable Elijah Muhammad was the present day David. He was armed with a “slingshot” and “stones” of truth. His speech brought forth the falsehood of America; citizens should repent for their wicked ways of creating millions of slaves. The Emancipation Proclamation was intended to free slaves. The American government was making a promise they did not intend to keep. 100 years later, African Americans were not free. They had no privileges or equal rights under the law. The government was giving lip-service to allow white men to stay in power. Unlike King Malcolm X felt that