12-08-2015, 04:26 PM
(12-08-2015, 04:15 PM)Vas Deferens Wrote: one of the most misunderstood and misrepresented figures in US history. tragic loss.I think I learned about MLK every year in grade school. Nothing too in-depth, just the basics. Malcolm X was mentioned once ever in one class and just to compare and contrast him with MLK.
The segregation and racism he supported for much of his career turned a lot of people away, including MLK who was ultimately more successful with his strategy.
That being said, MLK's plan was to be oppressed and attacked to become a martyr and build sympathy. X said carry a gun and when oppression comes looking for you shoot it in the face. I like that second plan better, purely from a safety and self-preservation perspective. MLK carried as well, he just didn't brag about it because it may have misconstrued his message of nonviolence and allowing yourself to be a martyr.
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