Who would you say was a better leader, Martin Luther King or Malcolm X? Give reasons please?

Answer 1

I never met Malcolm X but have read his biography which basically asked for the creation of a "black" state within the United States. A Muslim view of how to survive in a racist society.

Martin on the other hand started with the Gandhi's non violent dissent. Later Martin moved toward a non radical solution similar to Malcolm, but his death stop this approach.

Neither one were a better leader. They had difference circumstances and different method of obtaining equal right. And it was there death than move actions. Not that they were great leaders, but their followers were able to carry on.

It was LBJ that move the US to a better civil rights, but it has been over a generation (40 years) and we have injustice specifically in the black (poor) communities. More young men in jail and more condemn to death.

But on the other hand, we have leaders like Oprah that moved a senator from Illinois to run for president. If you want leader, try Oprah. Because when you see her, you see more than a black women.

Answer 2

I would say it was Martin Luther King. He preached unity and nonviolence while Malcolm X preached divisiveness and exclusion. That is a major reason why Malcolm X isn't nearly as revered as Martin Luther King is today.

Answer 3

Martin Luther King. Malcolm X was a member of the Black Muslims which was just front for arms smuggling.

Answer 4

both were good in their own way if u wanna know whos better than u have to study both of their lifestyles and what have they done for humaniy in detail and not to believe in what hypothesis news gives us so it is very unfair to ask this question if u want to ask u must have to give links to the places of where there is authentic source of their life

to know about malcom x go here

http://www.cmgww.com/historic/malcolm/about/viewheadline.php?id=2129

to know about martyn luther king go here

http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=257

according to me they both were good in their field u can never compare two different person with a single test every person has his individuality and to know that u have to see all the aspects of life in which one can be more better then second in some aspects and vice versa

so read it than get ur anwer

Answer 5

The simple fact of his ideals i being a white nationalist enjoy the non-ignorant racist views of Malcolm X. He taught separation from white society because that would be how both races could prosper. Integration of blacks into white society would benefit neither. However MLK is more historically important to the civil rights movement not better though. I personally feel anyone can talk, but it takes a man to act.

Answer 6

We hardly knew Malcolm x.
This is an unfair Q.

Who was a better leader Arthur Ash or M L King? It is silly.

Answer 7

I'd say Martin Luther King. He was pro-people. He did not have a blatant political agenda and actually promoted civil rights of all people! He seemed more 'color-blind' to me.

Answer 8

Two divergent roads taken.......

I'm fascinated with the life of Malcolm X. He took such a courageous stance during a turbulent time. Ironically, he ended up a victim of black on black crime. I lean towards him only because I think he had a realistic approach. If we can live together, great. If not, then leave me alone and I'll leave you alone. But I'm not asking, I'm demanding.

Answer 9

I gotta go with King. While he had his faults...he never fell to the level of inciting violence. Malcolm had his good points, too...especially after he went to Mecca...but - they shot him dead when he began to preach non-violence and peace.

Answer 10

More people follow King...