Philosophies and Tactics of Dr. King and Malcolm Many men and women, both white and black, contributed to the development of the rights of African Americans and other minorities. Among them, Martin Luther King and Malcolm X had a lasting effect on the treatment of minorities in the United States. Although their philosophies and tactics differed greatly, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X helped shape the civil rights movement and made the United States a better place for people regardless of their race. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X had different beliefs and goals for the civil rights movement. While Martin Luther King Jr. took a more peaceful stance, Malcolm Martin Luther King's more peaceful views were shaped by his Christian upbringing; his father was a Southern Baptist minister. As he grew and established himself, Gandhi and his methods of peaceful protest increasingly influenced Dr. King. In addition to Gandhi, the church, Jesus Christ, and Howard Thurman (a prominent civil rights leader who was a friend and mentor to Dr. King) shaped some of King's ideas. From Gandhi, King developed his mindset regarding nonviolent disobedience. While studying in Pennsylvania, he was inspired by the success Gandhi had had in his protest against British rule in India. The church and Jesus Christ also offered King inspiration. Not only did growing up as the son of a minister help him become one himself, but the idea of "loving [his] neighbor as [himself]" encouraged King to use a more peaceful and brotherly approach in dealing with... .middle of paper...the greatest similarity between the two men was that they both ended prematurely. In 1968 and 1965 respectively, King and Malcolm X were assassinated fighting for what they believed in; due to the nature of their work, both men knew they would die for their cause. Although both died prematurely, their deaths offered inspiration and perhaps warning to others fighting for civil rights. There were many differences in tactics between Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. Inspired by Gandhi and his Christian background, King used peaceful protest to fight for civil rights. Malcolm X, whose inspiration came from Elijah Muhammad and the Nation of Islam, used a more confrontational approach in his efforts. Together, King and Malcolm X paved the way for other civil rights activists and shaped the course of the Civil Rights Movement.

Topic > Philosophies and Tactics of Dr. King and Malcolm Many men and women, both white and black, contributed to the development of the rights of African Americans and other minorities. Among them, Martin Luther King and Malcolm X had a lasting effect on the treatment of minorities in the United States. Although their philosophies and tactics differed greatly, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X helped shape the civil rights movement and made the United States a better place for people regardless of their race. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X had different beliefs and goals for the civil rights movement. While Martin Luther King Jr. took a more peaceful stance, Malcolm Martin Luther King's more peaceful views were shaped by his Christian upbringing; his father was a Southern Baptist minister. As he grew and established himself, Gandhi and his methods of peaceful protest increasingly influenced Dr. King. In addition to Gandhi, the church, Jesus Christ, and Howard Thurman (a prominent civil rights leader who was a friend and mentor to Dr. King) shaped some of King's ideas. From Gandhi, King developed his mindset regarding nonviolent disobedience. While studying in Pennsylvania, he was inspired by the success Gandhi had had in his protest against British rule in India. The church and Jesus Christ also offered King inspiration. Not only did growing up as the son of a minister help him become one himself, but the idea of "loving [his] neighbor as [himself]" encouraged King to use a more peaceful and brotherly approach in dealing with... .middle of paper...the greatest similarity between the two men was that they both ended prematurely. In 1968 and 1965 respectively, King and Malcolm X were assassinated fighting for what they believed in; due to the nature of their work, both men knew they would die for their cause. Although both died prematurely, their deaths offered inspiration and perhaps warning to others fighting for civil rights. There were many differences in tactics between Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X. Inspired by Gandhi and his Christian background, King used peaceful protest to fight for civil rights. Malcolm X, whose inspiration came from Elijah Muhammad and the Nation of Islam, used a more confrontational approach in his efforts. Together, King and Malcolm X paved the way for other civil rights activists and shaped the course of the Civil Rights Movement.