James Baldwin vs William F Buckley: A legendary debate from 1965
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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.
Why HN recommends it: Held up as a classic debate with a clear winner and Baldwin's powerful oratory, still relevant today.
“he mesmerises the audience by telling them what it's like to grow up black in America not even knowing you're black” Read on HN ↗