Stokley Carmichael, Malcolm X, And Martin Luther King Jr.

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Stokley Carmichael, Malcolm X, and Martin Luther King Jr. had differing views regarding the elevation of black people within society; however, they all rooted their activism in the socio-political conditions under which they were operating. These three activists were active at the height of the Civil Rights Movement, and their influence shaped the movement in many aspects. The Civil Rights Movement spanned from the 1940s to the 1960s and aimed to secure equal rights for black people within the United States. It was a response to the de jure racism and violence black people faced, specifically in southern states. The Civil Rights Movement is characterized by increased civilian and student activism. For instance, the Student Nonviolent Coordinating
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