Martin, Malcolm, and Ella

This course examines the lives and legacies of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, and Ella Baker. These three figures were central to the Black Freedom movement of the mid-twentieth century and stand as examples of different models of leadership and organizing that remain influential today. Through their biographies and writings, we will examine the complexities of the Black Freedom movement, the overlap and contrasts of their philosophies, and their styles of leadership. Biography and primary source material will guide our efforts.