Revisiting MLK's Criticism of Malcolm X: New Findings from Author Jonathan Eig.

Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous criticism of Malcolm X, accusing him of "fiery, demagogic oratory," appears to have been fabricated by journalist Alex Haley in a 1965 Playboy interview. King's actual response, found in an unedited transcript, shows that he disagreed with Malcolm X's political and philosophical views but also believed they had a lot in common and that violence could not solve their problems. The revelation challenges the long-held belief that King and Malcolm X were divided in their approach to civil rights. The discovery also raises questions about the accuracy of Haley's other work, including "The Autobiography of Malcolm X."