Question

Summarize how Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Rosa Parks may have agreed and disagreed in their activism. Find a specific example in the texts we've read (at least one quote from each) that displays their views and then analyze how those views are similar and different.

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

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Although the three people mentioned in the question above fought for civil rights and an end to racism and discrimination against blacks, they had different opinions on how this fight should be carried out.

Rosa Parks was in favor of civil disobedience and the refusal of blacks to submit to what whites imposed on them. However, Rosa did not engage in violent movements, nor did she blame them, for her the purpose justified the means, provided that the rights of blacks were taken care of.

Martin Luther King advocated a peaceful struggle, without violent methods and cherishing the safety and peace of all involved. He believed that freedom and rights are not fought for by provoking violence, as it destroys everything good that can happen.

Malcolm X, on the other hand, defended an armed struggle, where civil rights would be enforced in the country, through not only civil disobedience, but violence for those who tried to prevent blacks from gaining their rights.