What was Malcolm X's Influence on Civil Rights Movement

Urged that African Americans take action against prejudice and racism by violence if nessisary urging citizens of the black community to arm them selves if needed

Malcolm X, theactivist and outspoken public voice of the Black Muslim faith, challenged the mainstream civil rights movement and the nonviolent pursuit of integration championed by Martin Luther King Jr. He urged followers to defend themselves against white aggression "by any means necessary."