Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr. Different Circumstances Made Different Men

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The thesis explores the relationship between Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr., examining whether they were adversaries or allies. It begins with a comparative analysis of their early lives, highlighting the significant hardships Malcolm faced, including domestic violence and threats from white racists, which ultimately led to a tragic loss. His transformation in prison, where he met Elijah Muhammad and converted to Islam, is also a focal point. This work aims to shed light on the complexities of their ideologies and interactions within the civil rights movement.