Compare And Contrast Mlk And Malcolm X In The Civil Rights Movement

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Throughout the Civil Rights Movement, many leaders emerged that captured the attention of the American public. During this period, the leaders' used different tactics in order to achieve change. Of two of the better-known leaders, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr., the latter had a more positive influence in the progress of the movement.

The African-American community could improve their economics in multiples ways that could come with success but with different outcome. Both Martin Luther King and Malcolm X have good points and ideas that could contribute to the situation but while they contrast one another they also have some things in common. Out of all the ways to boost the black economy building up ones own business is the best and is the most reasonable yet peaceful solution.

Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X were two of the most important civil rights movement leaders. Although they had different approaches, they were after the same thing, equality for black people. What they wound up finding along the way neither man expected. It was a much larger problem than just race. These two men had entirely different philosophies and methods which were shaped from their respective past. I do not believe one was more effective than the other at winning civil rights or had more influence on the movement than the other. They were co-effective if you will, meaning that without the other, neither one would have been as effective as they were, which ultimately got us to where we are today as a whole. To put it in perspective they were what yin is to yang or good cop / bad cop.

The African-American civil rights movement commenced on December 1, 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama, when Rosa Parks refused to give her sit up for a white passenger and was arrested. The African-American civil rights movement did a lot to achieve equality for blacks. From the desegregation of bus seats in 1956, to the Fair Housing Act of 1968.During the 1960s, a number of groups and persons participated in the fight against racial discrimination in America, of which Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were two of the most significant figures in the fight for black freedom and squashing of white supremacy. These two men defined the civil rights struggle and black power movement, with Martin Luther King based in the south and Malcolm X in the north. Although they both had similar backgrounds and wanted social equality for the African-American people, they however differed greatly in their approach to their goals. While

Gandhi and Malcolm X both had very successful nonviolent campaigns, although they were in different time periods and in different parts of the world, they both worked. Gandhi was one of the first people to do something big through nonviolence and showcased how well it would work if you were really dedicated to it. Gandhi had a more successful nonviolent campaign than Malcolm X because of the main goal he achieved through his campaign, gaining India their independence.

Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X were very significant during the Civil Rights Movement. Both were excellent speakers and shared one goal but had two different ways of resolving it. Martin Luther King Jr. chose to resolve the issues by using non-violence to create equality amongst all races to accomplish the goal. Malcolm X also wanted to decrease discrimination and get of segregation but by using another tactic to successfully accomplish the similar goal. The backgrounds of both men were one of the main driven forces behind the ways they executed their plans to rise above the various mistreatments. Martin Luther King Jr. was a more pronounced orator, a more refined leader, and overall saw the larger picture than Malcolm X.

The two most influential civil rights activists in American history were Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. They supported equal rights for every race, but when comparing MLK’s “I Have a Dream’ and Malcolm X’s “The Ballot or the Bullet,” one sees the similarities in their rhetorical styles and differences in their tone and message. As seen in “I Have a Dream,” MLK has a more civilized and peaceful solution to the nation’s problems; whereas in X’s he has a will to do whatever it may take to solve the problems.

The south legalized segregation and institutionalized racism towards African American in 1877. Whites passed qualification laws, Poll Taxes, Literacy Test and Grandfather Clause. These laws were served to deprive blacks the right to vote and of legal right. They were called the Jim crow laws, these laws began in the 1960’s and continued in force until 1989’s. They kept the black people separated from the white people

Segregation politically marginalized black citizens. There are many effects on Segregation as to how it began and ended. It began before the 1950’s. Segregation took place on school buses, in school, and in most public places. Before the Civil War, slavery existed in the United States. However, after the war things evolved and got worse for black people. The south began to start passing laws that limited the rights of blacks and segregated them from whites. Reconstruction after the civil war caused serious challenges to white supremacy and especially in the south where most African Americans continued to live. Jim Crow laws were state and local laws that enforced racial segregation in the Southern United States, and also starting

Firstly, The racial segregation was very deeply rooted because blacks and whites couldn’t go to school with each other or drink out of the same water fountain or ride in the same part of the bus. Also, if you were a black man in the south you couldn’t marry a white woman or vise versa and you could not adopt a white child if you were black. Finally, segregation was so bad that whites and blacks didn’t even live in the same neighborhood because if a black family moved in then every white person would move out of that neighborhood.

“Peace cannot be kept by force; It can only be achieved by understanding. Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” - Martin Luther King.Jr. Mr King and Malcolm x were civil rights activist that accomplished many goals, yet both leaders differ opinions and beliefs. Although Malcolm X was an accomplished orator, Martin Luther King Jr. is better suited to be leader, based on his ideas of peaceful protest, uniting, and giving African Americans voting rights.

Every american has different qualities, this is what makes each person who they are. Americans are hard working people who show their strength and courage. They do not only show it but they make a difference in the world. This shows people that we can stand up for ourselves and the injustices in the world. Malcolm X was a determined person he would do what he thought was best for himself. Hughes believed that he soon will be treated equal. Martin Luther King knew it was not right for people to oppress others. All of these authors are an inspiration because of what they believed was right and wrong.

Dr. Martin Luther King Junior and President Kennedy's speeches both explain that blacks shouldn't be segregated and discriminated against because of their skin color. They also said that just because a child was born negro they shouldn't have to deal with the problems faced at them with low chances of being successful in life while whites can have a good chance at succeeding. They both also explain the problems with the racism and how it also affects every one else around them. Both speeches talk about black rights, but what is their overall meaning and which speaker better argues against racial equality.

Literacy can bring great impacts that change lives. It can be a safe haven for those in times of need. Frederick Douglass was born into slavery, and his mistress secretly taught him to read. When his owner found out about this, the mistress never taught him again. However, Douglass would sneak books and try to read with every chance he got. He then learned to write by himself, and worked his way out of slavery. Malcolm X was imprisoned for burglary, where he taught himself to read. He used a dictionary and copied down the words, where he was praised for doing so. Frederick Douglass and Malcolm X both found literacy as an escape from their troubled situations. Their lives were very different, however learning helped them both made the most of what they were given.