Malcolm X
- Became the leader of the black muslims in the USA
- Blacks rejected christianity as a "white religion"
- He had contempt for those who followed MLKs pacifist ways
- He believed blacks needed to protest with force
- Assassinated in 1965
Race Riots and Violent Protests
- many blacks were not patient when it came to protest
- in 1960's many poor ghettos erupted into rioting and burning property
- Slogan "burn baby burn"
- "Black Power"
- Afro hair style and raised clench fist became a symbol
Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery.
- Malcolm X
- Malcolm X
Subjective Question
Would racism against blacks have stopped sooner or later if it wasn't for Malcolm X?
Summary
Malcolm X was the opposite of MLK when it came to protesting. He believed that they needed to use force. He was the leader of the black muslims because he believed that christianity was a white reli