The Role of Religion in Dr. Martin Luther King and Malcolm X's Pursuit of Equality for African-Americans

This thesis examines the work of two African-American leaders: Dr. Martin Luther King and Minister Malcolm X. I will prove that the methods and techniques these two outstanding figures of Black history used or wanted to use in their struggle for civil rights and equality stemmed from their religious and philosophical beliefs. Using history books, autobiographies, interviews and speeches given by Dr. King I will demonstrate that Dr. King and Malcolm X's devotion to their religions determined their solutions to the problems of the African-American minority.