Throughout the 1960s, there have been multiple philosophies from civil rights leaders. Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Junior are two very influential and famous leaders of this time. Although they had different views on distinct issues, they ultimately fought for the equivalent cause. Martin Luther King believed in nonviolence and equality for all races while being joined together. Malcolm X believed violence was necessary for protecting yourself. He also wanted African-Americans to have the same rights as whites, but they wanted to maintain separation. King and Malcolm's viewpoints were both coherent.
First, Martin Luther had a philosophy that America should be integrated. For example, in his speech I Have a Dream, he says, "With this Faith we will be able to work together, to pray together, to struggle together, to go to jail together, to climb up for freedom together, knowing that we will be free one day." (doc 2) In making this statement, King wants us to be unified as a whole, no matter the color of our skin. On
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For example, in his speech Our God is Marching On, he states, "Inferior education becomes a thing of the past and Negroes and whites study side by side." (doc 4) In other words, King wants everyone, even people of color, to go to school together. In contrast, the Organization of Afro-American Unity founded by Malcolm X, states, "The organization of Afro-American Unity will devise original educational methods and procedures which will liberate the minds of our children from the vicious lies and distortions that are fed to us from the cradle to keep us mentally enslaved." (doc 5) In different words, Malcolm X started this organization to help establish new educational institutions in Afro-American communities run and attended by only people of color. While both sides are equally accurate, MLK's philosophy was wanted more and overcame Malcolm's