Violent vs Nonviolent Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. Whose philosophy made the most sense for America in the 1960s? The Civil Rights Movement began during the 1950s and ended in 1960. The entire reason why this movement was happening is because although the slaves had been free a while ago, they were not given the same rights as white people had and on top of that they were being violently beaten up to death if not sent to the hospital.
Along with the civil rights movement emerged the concept of “black power”. Martin Luther King Jr. believed that black power was an emotional concept and meant different things to different people. MLK was worried that it will encourage violence amongst the African American communities, as well as carry a notion of separatism (king institute). Where as malcolm x embraced black separatism which was the foundation of black power movement (edsitement). Furthermore, although MLK jr and malcolm x had the same common goal they both wanted to accomplish together, their approach was different.
Adewunmi Adebanjo Professor Hooley English 1113-12345 27 August 2014 Societal Difference: How Individuals Provoke Societal Changes Douglass Douglass and Malcolm X (also known as El-hajj Malik El-Shabazz) both achieved literacy through rare and unpredictable methods of learning. Douglass was a young man born into slavery in the 19thcentury, in years when the slave trade was legalized. Before he became enlightened, all he wanted to do was serve his master. One of the ways Douglass learned how to read was by making friends with children below his age so they could teach him secretly even though doing so was against the rules (Douglass 118-120); some of them were tricked into teaching him how to write. In contrast, Malcolm was born in the 20th century.
The Ku Klux Klan first emerged in Pulaski, Tennessee following the Civil War. As we know today, the mere mention of the Klan triggers fear as the KKK is known for its various tactics of violence that came in the form if lynchings, murders, and mutilations. Following their emergence, the KKK were quickly symbolized and portrayed as the protectors of the South, following the defeat of the Southern states in the Civil War and the beginning of the period of Reconstruction by the federal government (Gurr, 1989, p. 132). During the 1920s, the KKK achieved its greatest political success and growth outside of the South. During this period, the membership of the Klan heavily expanded to the states of Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Oregon, to which the KKK obtained two to two and one-half million members at its apex.
Although Malcolm X was a tremendous speaker and has done a great amount of work for the Islamic and black community. Malcolm X was often faced with a lot of controversy after his death. Malcolm X was viewed as being an angry Ideologist that wanted to use violence to make a change and state an opinion. He was often misunderstood (‘The press is so powerful in its image-making role, it can make a criminal look like he's the victim and make the victim look like he's the criminal.") -- Malcolm X (1964).
The 2nd Ku Klux Klan had an especially influential voice in politics and America in general around the 1920’s. Founded by William Joseph Simmons, the 2nd Klan viewed to advance the United States of America as a nation for predominantly “White” Protestants based on ideologies of anti-semitism, anti-Catholic, racism, White nationalism and supremacy. The Klan produced animosity toward anyone who they viewed as different than them such as Jews, Catholics, African-Americans, and all minorities that have recently immigrated into America. At the time, with higher levels of immigration into the United States, the Ku Klux Klan promulgated a message that appealed to many White citizens. First, they start with producing a message along the lines of “protecting
Martin Luther King Jr said,“We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools”. In the late 1960s, racial tension was high, African Americans were not given the right to vote, the right to a fair education, and the right to a fair judgement. This then led to the separation of schools and the destruction of a normal livelihood. Dr.King and Malcolm X, two men in the face of oppression rose up to challenge the racial barrier, thus changing the world forever. Although Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X seem to have mutual respect and an equal understanding of the inequality, their philosophies were quite different from each other.
Two thousand people attended this meeting in Wilkinsburg. A member of the KKK, Rev. Dempster insisted, “God intended his country of ours for Protestants only.” He also said, “I believe in the Ku Klux Klan and I believe it to be the clanniest clan I have ever clanned with. If a Knight of the Ku Klux Klan gets into trouble of any sort every last member of the clan will go to his assistance.
Its main goal was to overthrow the Republican state governments during the Reconstruction era, it accomplished this goal by perpetuating violence against African American leaders in the South. The Second group was brought together in the mid 1910s, this version of the “Klan” flourished nationwide. This was especially true in the urban areas of the Midwest and West. It opposed not only African Americans but also those of the Catholic and Jewish faiths.
Focusing specifically on the opposition of racial segregation, The Civil Rights movement symbolized the need for change across America. Between the years of 1950 and 1960, events such as; the March on Washington, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, speeches, protests, and sit-ins, directly defined such opposition. Due to such events, two outstanding leaders of their time, Martin Luther King Jr., and Malcolm X emerged into the public eye and began to impact the Civil Rights movement. At a turning point of the century, the two men took charge and became icons across the world while resonating significantly with African American minorities. With such in mind, the two men had extreme differences in their morals, ideals, and religions; however, both deemed
This paper will discuss the difference between the Ku Klux Klan and The Black Panther Party two extremist groups. The historical foundation of these two groups along with the comparison of their extremist activities, and the motivating factors which fueled and heighten their motivational actions. The movement of these two groups were prompted by the two different beliefs with the Ku Klux Klan motives being from racism, and the Black Panther forming for the protection of their communities from racial tension. The Ku Klux Klan was founded in Tennessee by veteran confederate soldiers lead by General Nathan Bedford in 1865 during the time of the Reconstruction Era as a result of resistance to the Republican Party’s support of the Reconstruction
Imagine living in a world where the color of your skin, your religion or where you came from would make you a target for violence and murder. This is what the African Americans, immigrants and anyone who was not considered a Christian endured in the Southern states and nationwide throughout much of America’s history. Racism fueled by anger after the American Civil War was a dangerous combination and that’s when the Ku Klux Klan or KKK was formed. The Klan is a hate group who targeted not only African Americans but Jews, Catholics, and liberals. The KKK is the most infamous and oldest of American hate groups.
Malcolm X and Nelson Mandela were two influential figures that have both made a cultural impact on black history. The fact that their lives run parallel further stresses the significance of racial equality. However, they each influenced the world around them with their respective ideologies and beliefs. Their opinions and experiences differed in terms of equality and character throughout their movements. Malcolm X and Nelson Mandela both tried to achieve similar goals of equality but on different paths.
The Nation Of Islam is an African American religious and political group, that at the time of Malcolm X spoke out against black oppression. Malcolm X came into contact with the group after several of his sibling wrote to him about the organization while he was in prison. After so much ridicule Malcolm began to agree with the ideas of the Nation, and eventually after his parole he joined the group. He quickly rose in rank and was soon giving speeches almost as frequently as Elijah Muhammad (the group 's founder and leader). However after his experience with the group and a journey to Mecca, Malcolm began developing his own opinions that were different and more peaceful than the Nation of Islam.
Leadership Style: Marcus M. Garvey Leadership is a very tough task and not everyone is equipped in leading people. No matter how effortlessly easy some leader makes leading appear to be, the great path of a leader never easy. No matter how effortlessly some leaders appear to manage, the path of a leader is one apprehensive challenge. Leadership requires constant change, challenge, and expertise. Some may also think that a leader has all of the burdens on their back and all of the challenges have to be faced alone.
