James Baldwin vs. William F. Buckley on Race (1965)
Aeon Video · Talk · 59 min · 2019 · YouTube title: James Baldwin vs William F Buckley: A legendary debate from 1965
Why it's here
Held up as a classic debate with a clear winner and Baldwin's powerful oratory, still relevant today.
What it covers
The 1965 Cambridge Union debate between James Baldwin and William F. Buckley on race, justice and history in America. Baldwin argues that the American dream came at the expense of Black Americans.