POLI 100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 25: Southern Christian Leadership Conference, Morehouse College, Latin American Economic System
8 Apr 2017
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Both mlk jr. and malcom x struggled to accomplish essentially the same goal: equality and freedom for all. But, they also disagree on the means needed to achieve this end. This we we have to look at their means, goals and accomplishments to assess their legacies. What role did violence play in their struggle. Is violence justified as a means to an end, especially is used by the weak against the powerful. Left high school early to attend morehouse college at 15 for ba in sociology. Then graduated from boston university with phd in theology. Purpose was to explore the racism, prejudice, discrimination and brutality that existed in the southern united states. Use non-violent means to highlight violence and ensure support. Link of non-violence to christian imperative of "turn the other cheek" and. Did not align with any us political party or candidate.
