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Martin vs. Malcolm. Unit 5 Lesson 3. Objectives. To explore the ideological and political development of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X through primary source documents . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
UNIT 5LESSON 3
Martin vs. Malcolm
Objectives
To explore the ideological and political development of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X through primary source documents .
To identify the various personal, social, and political factors that influenced Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X’s leadership .
To understand the opposing philosophies and tactics of King and X, as well as areas in which their ideas converged .
Warm Up
Which groups were at the forefront of the early civil rights movement? NAACP
CORESCLCSNCC
Martin Luther King, Jr. Malcolm X
Brainstorm – What words/ideas come to mind?
Who Said It?
“I knew that I could never again raise my voice against the violence of the oppressed in the ghettos without having first spoken clearly to the greatest purveyor of violence in the world today – my own government.”
“I am convinced that if we are to get on the right side of the world revolution, we as a nation must undergo a radical revolution of values.”
"There is a magnificent new militancy within the Negro community all across this nation. And I welcome this as a marvelous development.
“The Negro of America is saying he's determined to be free and he is militant enough to stand up.”
“[D]on't let anybody frighten you. We are not afraid of what we are doing... We, the disinherited of this land, we who have been oppressed so long, are tired of going through the long night of captivity.”
“Black men have slammed the door shut on a past of deadening passivity.”
“You can't separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom.”
“We can never get civil rights in America until our human rights are first restored. We will never be recognized as citizens until we are first recognized as humans.”
“I believe in human beings, and that all human beings should be respected as such, regardless of their color.”
“It is a disgrace for Negro leaders not to be able to submerge our “minor” differences in order to seek a common solution to a common problem posed by a common enemy.”
“I have been convinced that some American whites do want to help cure the rampant racism which is on the path to destroying this country.”
BackgroundMalcolm Little
1925 – Omaha, NE Son of Baptist Preacher
who worked with UNIA Suffered thru Depression
Father killed white group Charity & welfare Mom committed White reform schools &
foster homes in Michigan “Trying so hard to be
white” Jail for burglary Nation of Islam = Malcolm
X
MLK, Jr 1929 – Atlanta Son of Baptist
Preacher who worked with NAACP
Survived Depression Mom & dad loving Black grade schools Morehouse College Baptist preacher Married, family
Late 50s-Early 60s: Contradiction
MLK, Jr SCLC Non-violent civil
disobedience Racial equality
“Letters from a MLK” Activity
Malcolm X Nation of Islam Non-engagement Racial separatism
“Autobiography of Malcolm X” Activity
1963: Turning Point
Malcolm invites King to speak at Harlem rally “
Common solution to common problem”
Vocal critic when MLK doesn’t respond
March on Washington “I Have a Dream” MLK leading voice of
mvmt
1964-65: Convergence
Pilgrimmage to Mecca Changed man Founded OAU, aligned
with SNCC
Fear of one to promote the other
Malcolm X assassinated 1965 King sends condolences
to widow
Think-Pair-Share
In what areas did Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X’s ideas converge?
Shared dedication to struggleStrong black-run institutions in communities
could help achieve equal rights in political system.
X realized role of non-violent tactics in struggleKing realized militancy driven by positive racial
consciousness necessary for advancement.
Who Said It?Martin Luther King, Jr. Quotes“I knew that I could never again raise my voice against the violence of the oppressed in the ghettos without having
first spoken clearly to the greatest purveyor of violence in the world today – my own government.” 1967
“I am convinced that if we are to get on the right side of the world revolution, we as a nation must undergo a radical revolution of values.” 1967
"There is a magnificent new militancy within the Negro community all across this nation. And I welcome this as a marvelous development. The Negro of America is saying he's determined to be free and he is militant enough to stand up.“ 1963
”[D]on't let anybody frighten you. We are not afraid of what we are doing... We, the disinherited of this land, we who have been oppressed so long, are tired of going through the long night of captivity.” 1955
“Black men have slammed the door shut on a past of deadening passivity.” 1968
Malcolm X quotes“You can't separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom.” 1965
“We can never get civil rights in America until our human rights are first restored. We will never be recognized as citizens until we are first recognized as humans.” 1964
“I believe in human beings, and that all human beings should be respected as such, regardless of their color.” 1965
“It is a disgrace for Negro leaders not to be able to submerge our “minor” differences in order to seek a common solution to a common problem posed by a common enemy.” 1963
“I have been convinced that some American whites do want to help cure the rampant racism which is on the path to destroying this country.” 1964
1965-68: A New Direction
Stokely Carmichael & Black Power “What We Want” Reading
Activity
King assassinated 1968…movement splits, no leadership to guide through new legal rights.
Nation becomes caught up in Vietnam
Activities
Check for Understanding
Political Cartoon Analysis
Closure
How have your perceptions of Martin Luther King, Jr. or Malcolm X changed?
Credits
Stanford University’s King Institute Lesson Plan: Martin Luther King, Jr. and
Malcolm X: A Common Solution? Clayborne Carson “The Unfinished Diaglogue”