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In at least 150-200 words, compare and contrast the teachings of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X.

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There are various similarities and contradictions between Malcom X and Martin Luther King Jr, some of which are:

1. While Malcolm X preaches Segregationist approcach, Martin Luther King seek for integrations among whites as the solution to racism.

2. Malcolm X believed that, being non-violent in protest against racial injustice is a sign of weakness, Martin Luther King Jr believed that, non-violent approcach is one of the best solution to issue of racism.

3. Malcom X in his teachings, preached for supremacy of blacks over whites, Martin Luther King Jr, on the hand, preached self respect.

4. Malcom X preached self-defense of blacks against whites, while Martin Luther King Jr, preahed blacks to be defenseless.

5. Malcom X in his teachings represent the fire and fight of the oppressed while Martin Luther King Jr, represent the love and care of all people.

6. Both Malcom X and Martin Luther King Jr, fought for liberation of the black people from the whites supremacists.

7. Both Malcom X and Martin Luther King Jr, believed that organized protest is the way to voice their dissaproval of racial injustice in United States.

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