Identify the primary problems that each man believes face African-Americans. Then explain how each man proposes that white and/or black Americans should address these problems. Finally, carefully consider the positive and negative aspects of each approach.

MLK vs. Malcolm X

Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X both addressed the position of African-Americans in America. Despite the similarity of their concerns, significant differences exist in their approaches to advancing the interests of African-Americans. Identify the primary problems that each man believes face African-Americans. Then explain how each man proposes that white and/or black Americans should address these problems. Finally, carefully consider the positive and negative aspects of each approach. Drawing from this consideration, identify which approach that you favor and explain why. (Make sure that you acknowledge both the advantages and drawbacks inherent in your favored approach.)