Malcolm's father was a rural farmer from Michigan; Malcolm recalls his earliest memory as waking up to his house burning presumably as an act of racism. ... To understand Malcolm and Martin's ideas, it is necessary to know where they came from and how they formed their beliefs. ... We cannot solve this problem through retaliatory violence". ... King's ideas, although he did not advocate violence or hate, his arguments against King reflected what he thought African Americans needed to do to break segregation. ... Malcolm although very polarizing and at times confusing; stil...

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• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

World wide racism has been an issue, and still is. Many people have tried to solve this problem in many ways. ... Martin was adapting the nature of Protestant ministers who preached against racism in America. ... We must stop now. ... Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that. ...

• Word Count: 1928
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

King is quoted as saying: "We must not allow our creative protest to degenerate into physical force" during his famous "I Have a Dream" speech (Dream Speech). ... He felt that the United States quickly resorted to violence to conquer and beat, rather than peacefully solve its problems. ... It is one's personality, origin, upbringing, character, education, and values that truly affect how one looks at things. ... (Dream Speech) African Americans have made many important scientific discoveries. ... African American Granville T. ...

• Word Count: 935
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

s arrest, his time in jail, and the events that occurred immediately after his release, one can see how this case of non-violent direct action lead to a positive social change for the Black American public. ... Some people do that. ... And when we discover that, we will be able to make of this old world a new world. ... "King described it as America's worst city for racism."" ... "He was close with the Klan and claimed he could solve any racial problems with two policemen and a dog."" ...

• Word Count: 3098
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: High School