Sad he was killed. A smart and amazing man. I wonder what good he might have accomplished for race relations.
I actually think Malcolm-X would have been a strong proponant of separation. Not segregation. But the idea that African Americans can create an incredible self-sufficient economy that integrates well with the greater economy... but without having to depend on patriarchy or paternalism of "we feel sorry for you, here is some equal opportunity legislation to advance you because you can't advance yourselves." Which he (and anyone with a brain) knows is not needed and has caused more harm than good.
MLK, I think, was more about a single, integrated American (Christian) people. Malcolm-X was about voluntary separation.
Remember, up until the 1960's and the massive drug influx, places like Harlem were flourishing communities with their own traditions, histories and economies. Harlem was replicated in cities all over America. As a product of Harlem, Malcolm-X understood that the community that existed in Harlem was thriving and capable of sustaining itself for a long term.
Along comes bussing, projects, drugs (introduced largely by woke hippies), welfare, support for single-parent-households, destruction of church... etc.
It's complicated. Very complicated. But Malcolm-X was a big proponent of having his community divorce itself from dependance on the greater 'white' community... to seek its own fame and fortune.
Ultimately, I think he recognized that money is green... and that black or white money... was still green. And that financial, business and social success equaled success. Regardless of race. What a great concept! Judging people by their accomplishments instead of by the color of their skin. It's where MKL and Malcolm-X overlapped 100 percent!
Cheers,
Sirhr