Whose Philosophy Made The Most Sense? MLK & X in 1960’s
The Civil Rights Movement was a nonviolent protest movement whose goal was to end racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans. It began momentarily after the end of World War II. Some say that the Civil Rights Movement might have began before the war. Martin Luther King and Malcolm X, both African-American two of the most revered activist, shook the social foundations of America. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X seem to have mutual formalities towards each other, as shown in the picture of the only meeting they had, their philosophies was like night and day (Document A). Interestingly their philosophies changed lives. King’s was peaceful, while X’s was …show more content…
Sure, MLK’s way have been deemed flaunting, but they did not intimidate the white folks directly. Malcolm was right in many cases condemning education by white people as, “vicious lies….mentally enslaved.” (Doc. E). Later in Document E, Malcolm's philosophy would come off as rather ‘unique’. He wanted to work with the whites, but not in the same groups: “Working separately the sincere black people…. Together.” ( Doc. E). His straightforward distinctions between black and white within his plans for integration were not racist, just more realistic - though for the white people that was all the same. Unlike Malcolm, King Jr. approached white audience with open arms: “We will not… still love you.” (Doc. H). King’s astonishing patience for the white people was almost unparalleled and undeserving, yet he knew what he was doing. His idea was wise; for example in Document L, King talking about fighting a bloody revolution will not solve anything, The only thing that was different was King became more bitter. Overall, King’s philosophy was not inclusive for white people; even though it was understandable, it divided black people and white people - despite the potential need for
The Civil Rights Movement was a nonviolent protest movement whose goal was to end racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans. It began momentarily after the end of World War II. Some say that the Civil Rights Movement might have began before the war. Martin Luther King and Malcolm X, both African-American two of the most revered activist, shook the social foundations of America. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X seem to have mutual formalities towards each other, as shown in the picture of the only meeting they had, their philosophies was like night and day (Document A). Interestingly their philosophies changed lives. King’s was peaceful, while X’s was …show more content…
Sure, MLK’s way have been deemed flaunting, but they did not intimidate the white folks directly. Malcolm was right in many cases condemning education by white people as, “vicious lies….mentally enslaved.” (Doc. E). Later in Document E, Malcolm's philosophy would come off as rather ‘unique’. He wanted to work with the whites, but not in the same groups: “Working separately the sincere black people…. Together.” ( Doc. E). His straightforward distinctions between black and white within his plans for integration were not racist, just more realistic - though for the white people that was all the same. Unlike Malcolm, King Jr. approached white audience with open arms: “We will not… still love you.” (Doc. H). King’s astonishing patience for the white people was almost unparalleled and undeserving, yet he knew what he was doing. His idea was wise; for example in Document L, King talking about fighting a bloody revolution will not solve anything, The only thing that was different was King became more bitter. Overall, King’s philosophy was not inclusive for white people; even though it was understandable, it divided black people and white people - despite the potential need for