In his 'Message to the Grassroots,' how did Malcolm X's philosophy differ from that of Martin Luther King Jr.?
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Correct answer: He emphasized Black nationalism and the right to self-defense
Malcolm X critiqued the nonviolent approach, arguing that Black people should protect themselves 'by any means necessary.' He promoted Black pride and economic self-sufficiency rather than immediate integration.
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