Philosophy plays a significant role in a lot of things, specifically in politics. During the civil rights movement there where many debates about philosophy because to most justice is served in various ways.

One of the key leaders of the Civil rights movement was Martin Luther King. Many look up to him because of the way he taught others and handled adversity.

One of the central tenets of King's philosophy was the idea of nonviolence as a powerful and just weapon. He believed that nonviolent resistance could confront and challenge systemic racism and injustice without resorting to violence. King's approach was based on love, understanding, and compassion, even for those who opposed the civil rights movement.

 Malcolm X was known for his fiery and controversial speeches, in which he openly criticized white supremacy, advocated for Black separatism, and emphasized self-defense and self-reliance within the African American community. He argued that Black Americans should establish their own institutions and communities, separate from white society, in order to achieve true freedom and equality

King was a proponent of nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience. He believed in integration, peaceful protest, and cooperation among different racial groups. He was influenced by Mahatma Gandhi’s philosophy of nonviolence. Malcolm X initially advocated for Black separatism and self-defense. He believed in the need for a separate state for Black Americans and was critical of the nonviolent approach, arguing that Black people should defend themselves "by any means necessary.

The Black Panther Party believed in the right of African Americans to defend themselves against police brutality and racial violence. Members of the party often carried firearms and monitored police activities in Black communities to prevent and respond to incidents of police violence. The BPP focused on empowering Black communities through education, social programs, and community outreach. They established initiatives such as free breakfast programs for children, health clinics, and educational services to address the needs of underserved African American communities.