James Baldwin Interview (1963)

After the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama on September 15, 1963, James Baldwin spoke to an overflowing crowd at the New York Community Church. Baldwin spoke against the use of terrorism to achieve political aims

[@jrshield7793]

If you want to understand America you have to read/listen to Baldwin.

[@joycebattiste3337]

This needs to be played on every radio station all over the world. Jimmy Baldwin was ahead of his time. He was just brilliant!!!

[@joedaddio4040]

Thank you, from a white single father who raised an amazing black son Every minute with him is the best part of my life and love him more than I could ever say

[@sharingmythoughts1552]

James Baldwin was brilliant, compassionate and fearless. He is one of my heroes.

[@nette1140]

The truth and nothing but the truth...A Black American hero....this man is an absolute brilliant intellectual...wish he was still here I would love ❤️ to have thought provoking conversations. with him and soak up some. of his wisdom...RIP Mr. Baldwin...Much 💕!

[@thetruthorossa118]

He was a brilliant man who was so rich in education and his way of getting it out to people

[@rayanidris4605]

What a damn good speech! Riveting and persuasively informative James Baldwin was a giant among men concerning anything that had to do with black people in america

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Herg

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[@annsorensen5722]

1963: "The caliber of our political representatives has become one of the mockeries of the 20th century." 2023: The caliber of our political representatives has become one of the mockeries of the 21st century.

[@mikailabdal-jamiil9624]

Economic power is stronger than political power. Preach Baldwin, preach!!!

[@laurengin4581]

that is such a good speech. Baldwin has a keen grasp of dialectics, which runs throughout the entire talk.

[@elis6299]

So grateful for discovering this fantastic man.

[@djariskey9289]

What did he say? 20 million. .....In jail in this country in 1963 please correct if I am wrong

[@janice4146]

A very important speech, a speech that could have been given now, 2020.

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[@justmyopinion9883]

This speech could have been given today, September 24, 2022. Every thing he said is still relevant.

[@MusicMissionary]

And 2023.

[@djariskey9289]

2023. And until the issues that he spoke on are addressed America will live on in this History day by day.

[@brendanparedes6646]

Very interesting Baldwin speech. Here he's speaking as a leader, thank God he had the civil decency to live afar in France. He would have been a firebrand too potent and powerful for the people, and a powder keg situation would have occurred. It's interesting, this speech is almost James Baldwin the politician,(can you imagine), normally be spoke as an artist, or poet. He says he's a poet here, but he's not, he's playing the politician here, and he does it beautifully, but thank God he never let himself become one, he clearly was keen to keep himself away from positions of pride and power...But this sounds like James Baldwin the diplomat...Truly incredible and truly striking, his talents as a preacher and orator show here, as he can masterfully control and inspire the crowd, and if like to think he subtly keeps them in check.but this speech is very much James Baldwin unhinged,(what a thought right lol) Baldwin sounds young here, proud, powerful,potent, and almost possessed by the crowd. Truly a remarkable upload as it expands the parameters of the James Baldwin paradigm. An outstanding find, as the clarity of rhetoric, and clarity of audio exhilarated an enthusiasm and spirit to the listener. This upload is quite a stunning surprising,gift for us all. Knocks it out of the park, he's almost scary here, which is unusual, although it shows me why he had to live abroad, cause his passion was too potent...anyone agree?

[@slatch101]

Every white American should hear this

[@gregorywynn9504]

AGREED WHOLE HEARTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dariusdamian8548]

I know I am pretty off topic but do anyone know of a good place to stream new series online?

[@iismyalias]

He was 39 when he set threw down this truth.

[@kiambetunsil8268]

Baldwin speaking the truth, particularly in the manner in which he was speaking, did not make him a "politician." There are "politicians" who "try" to speak in this manner, although most PEOPLE, let alone politician, can come CLOSE to the intellectual and oratorical skills of James Baldwin, they turn around and do just the OPPOSITE of what they had just stated only moments ago.

[@shabaniquemoore402]

Love this speech!

[@gloriapegram3756]

Prophetic...Timeless.....

[@nenej12]

The comparison he made about Birmingham & NY IS SOOO TRUE

[@thetruthorossa118]

As a Irish man I feel so sad to be a white man. The shame on what we have done to a nation of beautiful people we owe them apology for how they were kidnapped and enslaved and still being treated

[@clarencepittman6274]

Thanks beautiful great

[@CadeCYC]

The feeling and the words (which represent them) of truth and love and oneness will vanquish any and all oppression. 1💟

[@doriangraypulliam2940]

Are we hearing this statement again !! “””Choosing between two evils “”

[@philipjohn7557]

Wow. Very , very impressive speech, subtle and rhetorical , mustering the freedom fighters 2 engage in the inevitable cause, liberating themselves of leaching forces tat colonizes the masses in 2 bondage and criminality etc.

[@stephaniebrooks8044]

So far ahead of his time!

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All,awe

[@JH-mr8se]

Brilliant….

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[@BigPerm47]

Who is the football player and ex-general that Baldwin is referring to at 33:04?

[@steeojabb1]

Why not just be good to each other?

[@anotherpointofview222]

If your intentions are not good, it's hard to be good.

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503 in PA School district are still trying to teach a 95 year old that the word is iron, not earn.

[@DeadManAnimations]

29:25 love this part

[@prcty]

Me too. Good call

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Next video Jane Elliott

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Blank Mediocrity! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

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[@lawrencebolt3540]

Probably the most important American mind of the 20th century. However he got the Muslim movement wrong. It was not the church that called 2 million black men to the US capitol. I scarcely doubt the church would have been able to have called 5000. One can't love the fruit and hate the tree Jimmy my boy. I am no Muslim btw.

[@carlosbolton6499]

Seriously, Lawrence, Do you think the Million Man March took place in 1963?

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9/11, 9/15?

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15:16

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