MLK vs. Malcolm X Methods - SL History Essay

MLK vs. Malcolm X Methods - SL History Essay

1. MLK

   • Most effective
     • Role of Whites in C.R.M.
       • fights for the fact that everyone is involved (whites and blacks), and it is all of America's problem. This is effective because he has a non-violent approach and leadership, so other national leaders feel as though they can speak with him in a more civilized manner, contrasting to Malcolm X, who preached "Blacks Only" and wanted violent action
     • On Violence
   • Least effective

2. Malcolm X

   • Most effective
     • Social
       • changing of view within a society and self view of a race
         • gave the people a voice, to be outspoken and liberal
     • Integration
       • improve the mindset of Black Nationalism - "we should control our own economy, our own politics, and our own society. Nothing is wrong with that."
       • making the public realize how "after (Blacks) control their society, they'll work with any segment of the white community towards building a better civilization
   • Least effective
     • Violence
       • His use of violence throughout his speeches as well as actions gave a negative connotation of what Malcolm X was trying to achieve
     • Integration
       • White national leaders would not be able to help achieve Civil Rights goals when they would be told that Blacks want nothing to do with them, and Malcolm X stating that he wants Black nationalism

3. Conclusion: Both were successful but their methods and thoughts were different. Dr King was only searching for civil rights, Malcolm X was fighting for human rights. I think historically Martin Luther King probably had a greater impact but socially Malcolm X has a greater impact. Martin Luther King led to the changing of laws, Malcolm X led to the changing of a view of a society and a self view of a race. If either were not around the world would not be the same today.