One of the main differences between the approaches of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X was their beliefs regarding the use of violence as a means of obtaining civil rights and social justice. Martin Luther King, Jr. believed in nonviolent protest and civil disobedience as a way to bring about change, emphasizing love, compassion, and the need to win over the hearts and minds of opponents. In contrast, Malcolm X advocated for self-defense and believed that violence might be necessary in the struggle for equality, particularly in response to the systemic racism and violence faced by African Americans.
