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The Sword and the Shield

The Revolutionary Lives of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.
Summary:

The book juxtaposes the political ideologies and revolutionary approaches of Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr., exploring their distinct yet converging paths in the struggle for racial justice and black empowerment during the civil rights movement. It delves into their backgrounds, philosophies, and the evolution of their tactics as they navigated and shaped the social and political landscapes of their time.

Key points:

1. Malcolm X and MLK Jr. Paths: Peniel E. Joseph examines how Malcolm X's black nationalism and MLK's nonviolent integrationism eventually overlapped in their fight for black rights.

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