Malcolm X & MLK
Montgomery Bus boycott
381 days, african americans refused to ride buses, was inconvenient because people had to walk to where they wanted to go
What were the pros of fighting back? (violence)
Ability to fight back, feeling of power, draws a lot of attention, potentially decreases opposition, easy to fight, appeals to natural human habits, quicker results
What was Malcolm X's opinion about violence?
If they are violent, don't not be violent back
What were the cons of fighting back? (violence)
Jail (longer jail time/violent defender), reinforce negative racial stereotypes, non-long term results, reciprocal violence, greater likelihood of death, less inclusive
What were the pros of being non-violent?
Most acts are constitutionally protected, historically more successful, moral upperhand, less chance of violence, promotes change, breaks racial stereotypes, gave minorities a voice
What did Malcolm X believe in that MLK didn't?
Segregation first until equal in power
What did MLK do to practice non-violent protest?
Sit-ins, boycotts, marches, speeches, rallies
What group was Malcolm X 2nd in command in?
The Nation of Islam's aka Black Muslims
Malcolm X was a...?
doctrine of "self defense"
What were the cons of being non-violent?
physically hurt, takes a long time, jail (non-violent offender), feeling powerless at times
