What if Malcolm X and MLKJ got mutant powers?

[johnreiter]

Inspired by the idea that Professor X and Magneto were modeled after Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X

In 1938, nine year old Michael King begins developing telepathic powers, allowing him to hear other people's thoughts. When his powers reach their peak in 1954, he is able to read, alter, and even completely control the minds of anyone within a 100 mile radius from him

In 1947, while in prison, Malcolm Little begins to develop the ability to generate and manipulate magnetic energy. His powers grow rapidly, and reach their peak in 1950, by which point he can generate and manipulate up to 100 million teslas of magnetic energy.

 

[johnreiter]

I'll throw out a few thoughts here

When his powers reach their peak in 1950, Malcolm Little will certainly use them to break out of prison

MLKJ will definitely not be assassinated in this world. When he hears the thoughts of the assassin, he will reach out and take over his mind, convincing him not to shoot.