Malcolm X additional notes

What did Malcolm X think of Martin Luther King?

At first he did not respect him because he believed in non violence but then he states that they both were fighting for the same thing.

What analogy does he use

Compared African Americans to the colonist under King George

In the interview, what does Malcolm X compare the fight for racial injustice with? (analogy) Compares Negroes to pilgrims

Compares racial injustice with the American revolution. Says the people who first came here did so because they were tired of the oppression and brutality that was inflicted upon them by their government. Says the black man has the same right to demand fair treatment from his government.

When was Malcolm X assassinated? When was Malcolm X born?

February 21, 1965; Malcolm X was born on May 19, 1925.

What did Malcolm X oppose?

He opposed the mainstream civil rights movement and the idea of nonviolence.

What Malcolm X feels is necessary for Negroes to do to protect themselves and his belief about fighting back against racists

If a Negro is attacked by a white group, the Negro should use arms (force) by any means necessary to defend and protect himself.

Why was Malcolm X assassinated?

Leaders of the Nation of Islam considered him a traitor.

How he felt about people

Loved all people, black and white, but did NOT love white racists

Malcolm X not only spoke for African-Americans but he also for all races

Malcolm X wanted to make america equal and not just equality for African Americans

The tone of this writing (Malcolm X)

More conversational and spontaneous.. Less formal than mlk

Does Malcolm X believe that Negroes should break the law to get respect?

No, but he thinks that his people "will never be respected as human beings until they react as other normal, intelligent human beings do."

From "Necessary to Protect Ourselves"

Says he respects government and law, but wonders "does the government and the law respect us?"

What does the main agreement between King and Malcolm X in the two passages concern?

The problem that needs to be addressed

What is the difference between Malcom X and MLK?

king believed that violence should be avoided. Malcom X believed violence could be used in self defense

What did Malcom X believe that criticism should lead toward?

personal growth

Unlike MLK what does Malcom X believe about self defense

that it was imperative to protect individuals and communities, especially when the police wouldn't

When asked about MLK and other civil rights leader, what did Malcom X suggest?

that they should work together