MLK vs. Malcolm X
Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X both addressed the position of African-Americans in America.
Despite the similarity of their concerns, significant differences exist in theirapproaches to advancing the interests of
African-Americans. Identify the primary problems that each man believes face African-Americans.
Then explain how each manproposes that white and/or black Americansshould address these problems. Finally,
carefully consider the positive and negative aspects of each approach.
Drawing from this consideration, identify which approach thatyou favor and explain why. (Make sure that you acknowledge both the advantages and drawbacks inherent in your favored approach.)
