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Brother Malcolm X. From Philosophy of Independence to the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Ideas Preaching

by Manuel Marino | Philosophy

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Malcolm X, a self-educated Muslim of African-American descent, gained fame for bringing two philosophies to the forefront of the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s.

Malcolm developed and promoted a strategy of independence and self-sufficiency for the African-American race through racial and national separation. He held a deep-seated hatred for the white race, often referring to them as a race of white devils. His strategy was met with controversy, as it directly contradicted the theories of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., which included nonviolent protest and a vision of a raceless society. Malcolm’s religion was inherently peaceful, but he believed that if African Americans were attacked in any way, it would be acceptable to use force in retaliation. Due to this view, many regarded Malcolm and other members of the Black Muslims as militant.

Malcolm believed that the idea of integration was futile, as the American socioeconomic system was unable to provide African Americans with the mass class mobility they were seeking. He argued that integration would only result in entry into the lowest levels of the working class. Instead, he believed that African Americans should embrace their African heritage and build up the …

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