Similarities Between Malcolm X And Martin Luther King Jr

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X are probably the two best known African American leaders of the last century. Both men were ministers but represented very different philosophies using religion to provide morality, structure, determination and of all, unity in African Americans. Dr. King directed himself to a nonviolent audience during the civil rights movement, however, Malcolm X’s approach to civil rights differed. He held suspicion of whites and their social statues and was willing to achieve equality however necessary. Throughout Dr. King and Malcolm X’s speeches, they spoke on injustice acts happening all over the world. The speeches were effective because Dr. King and Malcolm X formally presented their issues and clearly stated their proposition.

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Martin Luther King Jr.’s speeches were targeting issues of all minorities, predominately African Americans. Dr. King‘s vision was set on bettering society as a hold, but first starting with his people. His speeches focused on racism in America, targeting those with racial beliefs. Dr. King implied that he would love to see “[…] black boys and black girls […] join hands with little white boys and girls” implying that there is an issue with blacks and whites (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.). On the other hand, Malcom X believed in Black Supremacy. He wanted equality, but also wanted African Americans to control their own state, finances, religious beliefs and all other social affiliations. He focused on the white man and how they treated and thought of blacks. Unlike Dr. King, Malcolm X believed in a “do whatever it takes” approach. Barriers such as skin color or family morals can stand between the action and the

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From Dr. King’s rhetorical techniques to his social context, he amplifies his message in many different ways. Throughout his famous speech “I Have a Dream”, he uses repetition, emphasis and great detail on the true issues in society making it easier for the speaker and audience to remember. Dr. King cited from patriotic and religious documents, emphasizing the struggle of racial inequality in America. He also did not focus on just one issue alone, but focused on a solution as a whole. Dr. King showed sympathy for the youth and how their generation could be changed for the better. Although there were multiple provoked violent incidences, Dr. King’s approach and techniques mange to get most of the nation’s attention. Reflecting back to the sixty’s, equality has come a long way but still have more to come. Malcolm X’s strategies were also distinctly effective from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Besides focusing on black supremacy, he aimed at a very bold and unsympathetic approach on how things should be and are going to be. He advised African Americans to judiciously exercise their constitutional rights. Malcolm chose to acknowledge issues not pertaining to religion or any other issues that divided African Americans other than the issue of the white man.
Malcolm X’s speeches were intended for white supremacy amongst the nation. Throughout his speeches, he gesticulates emphatically when communicating issues pertaining to the Negro leaders and black empowerment. His speeches manage to not only reach the audience of white supremacies but sexism and capitalism. He believed that repentance is the only way out from being punished by God. Malcolm wanted the speaker to take action in lowering society’s white supremacy. He believed that the next man, African Americans, should have a chance to make up for the punished years of slavery. One of many barriers that affect Malcolm’s movement is that majority of the United States’ Government is governed by majority whites, making it more difficult for the minorities.