Malcolm X's beliefs shifted to be more accepting of the opinions and help of white civil rights activists. Malcolm X's beliefs became more driven by violence as he continued to encounter death threats for his activism.
How did Malcolm's views on civil rights change throughout his life?
Malcolm X was an African American leader in the civil rights movement, minister and supporter of Black nationalism. He urged his fellow Black Americans to protect themselves against white aggression “by any means necessary,” a stance that often put him at odds with the nonviolent teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr.
