Boundary Stones
The Only Time Malcolm X and MLK Met Face-to-Face
2/17/2026 | 1m 18s
Did you know that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X met face-to-face just one time?
During the 1960s, Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. were two of the most prominent leaders in Black America. Both had immense followings but did you know the two men met face-to-face just one time? It happened on March 26, 1964 here in Washington, D.C. and photos from the meeting have captivated historians ever since.
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Boundary Stones is a local public television program presented by WETA
Boundary Stones
The Only Time Malcolm X and MLK Met Face-to-Face
2/17/2026 | 1m 18s
During the 1960s, Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. were two of the most prominent leaders in Black America. Both had immense followings but did you know the two men met face-to-face just one time? It happened on March 26, 1964 here in Washington, D.C. and photos from the meeting have captivated historians ever since.
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