01/16/2026
The Honorable Elijah Muhammad and Martin Luther King Jr. had differing ideologies and public disagreements, but they met in February 1966, which may have influenced King's later focus on economic empowerment.
Kinn met with Muhammad on February 24, 1966. This meeting occurred as King's focus began to shift towards economic development and "Do for Self" principles. Some sources claim this meeting influenced King's later emphasis on economic empowerment and boycotts of large corporations, as seen in his final speech.