Chapter 24: The Nobel Peace Prize, Chapter 25: Malcolm X, Chapter 26: Selma Summary and Analysis

King wins the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. King is shocked and humbled; he believes that the prize is won by the movement, not by him. As a result of the award, King becomes prominent all over the world. King wants to learn from the Scandinavian tradition of democratic socialism. The Prize does not end the fight for justice, however, as Mississippi needs to be forced to respect black voting rights.

King only meets Malcolm X one time; he disagrees with Malcolm X's political views very strongly. Malcolm X's followers mock King's tactics as soft and conciliatory; Malcolm X prefers violent resistance. King sees Malcolm X as a preacher of hate and violence. But Malcolm X eventually reforms and his assassination is tragic.

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