James Baldwin Confronts the Realities of Race in America
Clip: 4/1/1963 | 1m 26sVideo has Closed Captions
James Baldwin on the need for white Americans to deal with their own behavior.
Renowned writer and activist James Baldwin shares his thoughts on racism and why he must remain an optimist despite the harsh realities in society. He emphasizes the fact that whites in America must deal with their own behavior, and that the future of Black Americans is as bright or as dark as the future of the country.
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James Baldwin Confronts the Realities of Race in America
Clip: 4/1/1963 | 1m 26sVideo has Closed Captions
Renowned writer and activist James Baldwin shares his thoughts on racism and why he must remain an optimist despite the harsh realities in society. He emphasizes the fact that whites in America must deal with their own behavior, and that the future of Black Americans is as bright or as dark as the future of the country.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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