Why Is Malcolm X Unfair

People who have gone through some much are the most outspoken. Separation of job availability is unfair and can make someone change their views on the world. When Malcolm X was young, him and his family suffered because of white supremacists. When he was older Malcolm was kept from finding a career that used his talents and skills because he was black. He got mixed into the wrong crowd and was arrested. While in prison Malcolm discovered the religious group Nation of Islam and completely immersed himself in their beliefs. Once out of prison he made many speeches with inflammatory language persuading African Americans to stand up against discrimination (McGill). Malcolm X couldn’t find a career that used and complemented his skill …show more content…
Malcolm’s family found that his father was dead and even though it wasn’t proven they believed that the vigilantes murdered him. Malcolm looked at what black people were up against and came to the conclusion that there is nothing in America worth saving therefore he started believing in separatism and supporting blacks to shop only at black owned businesses (McGill and Lord). He believed that MLK was a “chump” and “Uncle Tom” for pursuing integration between races. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X saw what African Americans are up against and MLK decided that they needed integration between races. While Malcolm saw it as useless and that there was no point in trying to make amends between the races and live side by side peacefully in society. Views can change based on groups that people are involved in and other people that they associate themselves with. Malcolm X made the Organization of African American Unity, this group was used to express his change in views that separatism was not the answer (McGill). While Malcolm was traveling around making speeches and making groups persuading people to stand up against discrimination he was around many …show more content…
King’s thesis “psychological moment has come when a concentrated drive against injustice can bring great, tangible gains” was tested when he agreed to support a sit-in put together by local black college students (Carson). These students believed so strongly about this one topic that they organized a sit-in to show their interest and support of the situation. Using all forms of media is a quick and easy way to express ideas and beliefs. King quickly caught the attention of the media. King understood that TV could spread the news about civil rights struggles throughout the nation (Carson). Martin Luther King Jr. used the media to get the word out about the struggles of civil rights that are happening at the time. People show and support their beliefs in many ways. King was arrested along with many of his supporters after his campaign to end segregation at lunch counters and in hiring places that grew nationwide attention when police turned dogs and fire hoses on them (Carson). Martin Luther King Jr. showed his support for the end of segregation even though that meant getting sprayed with water, attacked by dogs, and being