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MLK and Malcolm X

During the 1960's blacks were trying to stop segregation. There were all kinds of black leaders trying to fight through the white man. One of the main black leaders while he was alive was Malcolm X. A militant black nationalist leader. He fully believed in black power and for them to be on top. Malcolm X was not just like any black leader though he was a criminal to the extent. He was addicted to drugs, a thief, jailed so many times, put on parol for several years, and he was a pimp. Yet, he was one of the best public speakers that black person could have around. He was shot during a rally. Another famous black activist was Martin Luther King Jr. which almost everyone knows about. He wrote the "I had a Dream" speech back in the 1960's. He spoke out to many Americans and changed the point of view on blacks for many white people. He was a more radical speaker then what Malcolm X was. MLK did not always portray as a bad guy and many people do not see him that way either. Some places say that he is an American hating activist and that he sexually abused white woman. Most Americans though look at him has a leader and a hero. He was also assassinated during this time.

The two most known black activist are both in this picture. It looks like they are engaging in some casual conversation. They are both dressed very nice more then likely they are both giving speeches or at least at some kind of rally. Neither one of them look really mad or angry. They might be discussing what they are talking about in there speeches. Looking in the back you can see that there are two white men and one other black man. The rally might be about them getting closer and breaking down segregation even more. Having the white men allowing there opinion in there points of view in on the speeches and discussions.

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Uploaded on December 1, 2011
Taken on November 30, 2011