Comparing Philosophies Of Martin Luther King Jr, And Malcolm X

Contrary to what some would have you believe, Democrats and Republicans have the same goal; to improve America and make it the greatest country on earth. The difference is they have polar opposite philosophies on how to get this accomplished. I feel the same is true for Martin Luther King Jr, and Malcolm X. They both advocate equal rights; however, their basic philosophy is very different. I understand that if I were African American I might see this completely different, but I am not. Therefore, all I can do is give you my opinion from my perspective.

As I listen to Martin Luther King Jr. give his famous “I have a Dream” speech, I feel like he is a unifier. MLK is not only educating and rallying the black people to a cause, he is also