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Malcolm X vs Martin Luther King: rivalry that supercharged the Civil Rights movement
The two leaders had radically opposing but important approaches to the fight for equality, rights and justice for Black ...
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The Story Behind the Photo of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X’s Only Meeting
Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X are two of the most famous civil rights leaders in America. And yet, they only met once. The photo seen below of the duo—King at left, Malcolm X at right ...
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MLK and Malcolm X only met once. Here’s the story behind an iconic image.
On March 26, 1964, Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X met for the first and only time. The men were two of the most influential Black activists of the 20th century—and had long been pitted ...
The Legacy Of Malcolm X: 60 Years Later
Malcolm X, 60 years ago, was diminished as a radical Black activist. Today he is highly celebrated for his contribution to ...
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What Made Malcolm X Dangerous
Malcolm X challenged the violence of US power, abroad and at home. Donté Stallworth writes in Jacobin about how Malcolm’s ...
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X's 'Dueling Philosophies' Spotlighted in NatGeo's Genius: First Look
The cast includes Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Aaron Pierre as Malcolm X, Weruche Opia as Coretta Scott King and Jayme Lawson as Betty Shabazz. The first teaser offers ...
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The remarkable life and afterlife of Malcolm X
This month marks the 100th birthday of Malcolm X, the defiant, charismatic Black leader who electrified America with his blunt talk and biting humor. In his brief 39 years, Malcolm was many things ...
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Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. – why aren’t both leaders celebrated at the same level?
Young Michael became Martin Luther King Jr. at age five. Malcolm was born Malcolm Little and upon becoming a Muslim, he took the last name X to represent his unknown African ancestry and surname.