Copy 3 is an ordered replacement for copy 1 and 2 which are missing from the shelf

Includes bibliographical references (pages 321-351) and index

America : a dream or a nightmare? The meeting of Malcolm and Martin ; Integrationism and nationalism in African-American intellectual history -- The making of a dreamer (1929-1955) -- The making of a "bad nigger" (1925-52) -- "I have a dream" (1955-64). The context of Martin's vision ; King and the American dream ; Pursuing the dream : the role of the Negro people ; The American dream and the dream for the world ; Birmingham and the March on Washington ; After Washington -- "I see a nightmare" (1952-63). The context of Malcolm's vision ; Malcolm and Muhammed ; Oppression and justice ; Unity, self-knowledge, self-love, self-defense, and America as a nightmare -- "We must love our White brothers". The impact of King's faith and theology upon his dream ; King's impact upon the American churches -- "White man's heaven is a Black man's hell". The impact of Malcolm's faith and theology upon his nightmare ; Malcolm's exposition of religions and race -- "Chickens coming home to roost" (1964-65). Break with Elijah Muhammed ; Movement toward Martin -- "Shattered dreams" (1965-68). The struggle for the ballot : end of the first phase ; The second phase : a dream shattered ; Disenchantment with Whites ; The Vietnam crucible : justice, love, and hope -- Two roads to freedom. Complementing each other ; Correcting each other -- Nothing but men. Sexism ; Classism -- Making their mark : legacies. Culture ; Politics ; Critique of American Christianity ; Qualities as leaders ; Self-criticism and humility ; Nonviolence and self-defense ; Militancy with humor ; Solidarity with the masses ; Link with other liberation movements

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