Why Malcolm?
When I was twenty-four years old I read Malcolm X's biography. Malcolm's biography gave me an insight of who this man was, and what his leadership meant to America. After reading more about Malcolm, I started to become more acutely aware of issues of racism and injustice that previously and presently plagued America. I appreciated Malcolm X's radical view towards tackling racism, his "by any means necessary" methodology was necessary and is still relevant to issues of racism that still surround African-Ameicans and many other people of color today.
Thank you Malcolm.
"Malcolm X embodied the best of the spirit of African-American self-determination, both for individuals and communities, to overcome all obstacles in the quest for success. He believed that all cultures should be treated with respect and dignity, despite the differences or similarities between them. Malcolm also believed that strong families make strong communities, and that African-Americans should continually build upon existing strengths, as well as build new ones, in order to thrive and make a positive contribution to society."
Why King?
King has always been more highlighted in white communities than Malcolm X. Therefore, I have always heard and learned much more about King's life, and began earlier in my life to appreciate his leadership and life. King's methodology, and solution to America's race problem, obviously was different than Malcolm's approach. King's"integrated dream" is truly a picture of what heaven will look like. King's methodology had it's roots in agape love, and I appreciate his life, and his fight in the "struggle" for racial justice and equality.
Thank you Martin.
"Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Embodied the best of the spirit of African-American brotherhood and unconditional love for all humankind. He believed in active resistance to all things that demean and degrade the human spirit and give rise to unrighteous power and illegitimate authority. Dr. King was a champion of cooperation and collaboration for the greater good of strengthening communities and societies. He believed that African-Americans have an equal place at the table of humanity, bestowed by God and maintained by vigilance."
