Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Information on Malcolm X and Martin Luther King

Malcolm X:
Malcolm X: was an African-American Muslim minister
public speaker, and human rights activist.
He stood up for the rights of African-Americans. He was known as a very great and influential man in the history of blacks.



Martin Luther King Jr.:
Martin Luther King Jr was a clergyman, activist and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement.
He led the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955.
In 1963 he led the March on Washington where said the well known speech called "I Have a Dream".
Killed on April 4, 1968.

Protect Ourselves- Transcript of 1964 TV Interview
Done By: Malcolm X

Malcolm believes in talking face to face rather than doing something constructive for the benefit of other people.
Malcolm also believes negros should be allowed to have guns for protection
Malcolm questions if government and FBI respects negros
He also believes negros should form vigilanted committees for protection of lives and community.

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