King believed in unity amongst all races. “With this faith we will be able to work together… to climb up for freedom together” (Doc 2), this statement shows that King felt success is only achieved through teamwork. He wanted an integrated school system that would provide equal education for both black and white children (Doc 4). Kings views on unity are evident through his association with fellow black activist Malcolm X (Doc 1). I would need an additional document from a white family to see how they felt about unifying with the blacks.
He was a very important figure as he attracted many new converts by his influential, powerful oratory. He convinced people such as Muhammad Ali to become a member of the nation of Islam. Malcolm X was highly critical of Martin Luther King, addressing him as ‘Uncle Tom’ and the civil rights movement. He argued that the SCLC and the NAACP trusted the American system and believed in the ‘American dream’ therefore they’d never be able to set the black people free and gain them independence. He also criticised Martin Luther king by saying that he was preventing black people from effectively fighting for their rights by involving religion, which he explained in his speech, ‘The ballot or the
He has succeeded in so many facets of life, not just to win the approval of the white man, but also to strengthen himself. He was a tremendous scholar and had succeeded so much in high school that greatness was nearly expected from him. It was almost as if by conforming to his social situation now, he could one day stand against it and changed the entire social aspect as a whole. He “visualized [himself] as a potential Booker T. Washington” when he entered the room. Washington was a prominent black figure from decades prior.
The gradualist political strategy tells that Dubois was very focused on blacks being book smart to get anywhere in life. With academic education you can better educate yourself on your traded skill. These two have the potential of going hand in hand. I fell that over all academic education is more secure. You can be flexible with a degree and work a possible variety of jobs.
This framework was provided in chapter I by Theoharis (2009), and is essential in sifting out bad practices, attitudes, established rules and guidelines, racism, and discrimination. These practices must be all inclusive to welcome my colleagues ideas for change to intently make an impact in our students academic studies. Accepting positive and negative feedback from my colleagues without becoming upset or defensive, is in the best interest of our students success. Interchanging of ideas amongst my colleagues will create a network of talent, respect, and effective
He determined that Little was a slave name and used "X" to denote his lost tribal name. The NOI showed Muslim views accompanied by the notion that white culture aggressively worked to keep African Americans from advancing and attaining political, financial and social accomplishment (Harris, 2000). In addition to their many objectives they wanted to attain a state of their own, isolated from one populated by white people. Malcolm was eloquent and smart, and was chosen to be a minister and national spokesperson for the Nation of Islam with the mission of founding new mosques in cities in Detroit, MI and Harlem, NY. Malcolm's presence showed by way of when he used newspapers, radio, and television so as to bring awareness to the NOI and convey their point to the public; and between 1952 and 1963 affiliation enlarged from 500 to 30,000 (Harris, 2000).
In some people's eyes, Malcolm may seem the ignorant between the two great leaders. Furthermore, Malcolm wanted segregation, while Martin wanted to work together which was the favorable thing to do in the long run. This is why so many more people know of the teachings of Martin Luther King. Only, I don’t think Malcolm was fighting for what was more likable to the people. He fought for what he believed in, and he fought until the end.
He submits that prison enabled him to study far more intensively than he would have if his life had gone differently and he attended some college. His education allowed him to perceive the world with a peripheral mind that was never brain-washed in school. “My homemade education gave me, with every additional book that I read, a little bit more sensitivity to the deafness, dumbness, and blindness that was afflicting the black race in America.” (217). The significance of this quote encompasses what Malcolm X is trying to accomplish, to address the issues of education on behalf of his people, in order to empower the black community. In a sense, he wants to liberate them from the limitations education imposes for the minority groups.
All of these circumstances together have had a foothold on the African American culture. If the saying “When you know better, you do better” by Maya Angelou is true, then knowledge is the resolution (Angelou, Maya. Web. http://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/3503.Maya_Angelou). Through education, structure, and resources African Americans can band together and overcome these major
However, the decisions supports the belief among American educators and businesses that the skills needed in today’s society can only be developed through exposure to widely diverse people, races and cultures. As the Court concluded; “Educational benefits that diversity is designed to produce, including cross-cultural understanding and the breaking down of racial stereotypes...is further bolstered by numerous expert studies showing that such diversity promotes learning outcomes and better prepares students for an increasingly diverse workforce” (Hershberger 2003,