"Liberal" did not mean the same thing in the 60's as it means now. Lately it seems to mean -to the press at least- "leftists". In those days it referrred to people who might be 1/4 inch left of center but are too comfortable or scared to actually support the change NOW. This is more fully explained in Phil Okes' song "Love Me I'm A Liberal". Liberals believe in imperialism but all done in better taste.
@grandmachristine42 how exactly is imperialism "done in better taste". White liberals, liberals in general, are STILL the problem to progress. all talk and no convictions.
@amshiferaw Well although I meant what I said, it IS sarcasm on my part.Liberals are different than conservatives in that they don't sound so piggy, but it doesn't matter because they're still supporting imperialism. It's like the difference between being shot by a person who says "I'm sorry" or one that says "Die, ugly bitch" -- not a difference that matters .
Awesome footage. Didn't know this even existed until now. Felt like I was in '67. Baldwin's mention of the riots in Detroit (summer of '67) I think would date it to sometime soon after but before the King assassination. Thanks for posting this.
So glad someone had the forethought to film this. James Baldwin is probably one of the most eloquent speakers of the 20th Century, without notes, seemingly without rehearsal, a pleasure to watch someone speak like this. We have so few of them in this century, most of those we have are old men from the last century.
This is so civilized and really amazing to see people get together and reason toward a resolution concerning the society. Only if we did more of this today. Sad, our situation is today.
Didn't Sharpton and Jackson begin their opportunistic use of the plight of Hebrews in the US shortly after the demise of Bro. Malcolm X and Mr. King? So, does that not place all four men within the same "genre" and subject to the same standards for the purpose of determining effectiveness of their leadership?
This is very profound. It is very sad that we don't have men like this today to speak on behalf of "Black" people. The ones we've been "given" (e.g, Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, etc.) are just limelighters who don't do much for our people, unless it makes them look good. Moreover, it seems they are of no real substance, nor offer any viable solutions. As such, I believe they are ingenuine leaders. Nonetheless, the Most High is our Deliverer. It is He upon whom we must depend. Come Lord!
@AncientofDays1, as a middle aged black woman who has lived through the 60s until this time, I think I may safely make this observation to you: every decade of the American black experience has had spokespersons whose actions reflected the reality of the times they lived in. For this reason, it is not useful or necessary to judge Revs. Jackson, Sharpton, or other contemporary "leaders" by the same standards of a Dr. King or Malcolm X.
love the ska version of "i shall be released" at the end! heptones?
mistermendola 4 months ago
Powerful words...
samsarahmail 5 months ago
"Liberal" did not mean the same thing in the 60's as it means now. Lately it seems to mean -to the press at least- "leftists". In those days it referrred to people who might be 1/4 inch left of center but are too comfortable or scared to actually support the change NOW. This is more fully explained in Phil Okes' song "Love Me I'm A Liberal". Liberals believe in imperialism but all done in better taste.
grandmachristine42 6 months ago
@grandmachristine42 how exactly is imperialism "done in better taste". White liberals, liberals in general, are STILL the problem to progress. all talk and no convictions.
amshiferaw 1 month ago
@amshiferaw Well although I meant what I said, it IS sarcasm on my part.Liberals are different than conservatives in that they don't sound so piggy, but it doesn't matter because they're still supporting imperialism. It's like the difference between being shot by a person who says "I'm sorry" or one that says "Die, ugly bitch" -- not a difference that matters .
grandmachristine42 1 month ago
Genius
blain147 6 months ago
white liberal::white missionary::neoconservative
singerphildaniels 7 months ago
I love this man. RIP James Baldwin. A true HERO.
dragond19 8 months ago 3
Awesome footage. Didn't know this even existed until now. Felt like I was in '67. Baldwin's mention of the riots in Detroit (summer of '67) I think would date it to sometime soon after but before the King assassination. Thanks for posting this.
thevillagescribe 8 months ago
So glad someone had the forethought to film this. James Baldwin is probably one of the most eloquent speakers of the 20th Century, without notes, seemingly without rehearsal, a pleasure to watch someone speak like this. We have so few of them in this century, most of those we have are old men from the last century.
pommiesniper 9 months ago 6
This is so civilized and really amazing to see people get together and reason toward a resolution concerning the society. Only if we did more of this today. Sad, our situation is today.
camara309 9 months ago 3
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zalvaranga74 9 months ago
at 11:10 in america we call them house negros..those who thought that living in masters basement was better then living out in a rugged shaq
skatering42 11 months ago
Didn't Sharpton and Jackson begin their opportunistic use of the plight of Hebrews in the US shortly after the demise of Bro. Malcolm X and Mr. King? So, does that not place all four men within the same "genre" and subject to the same standards for the purpose of determining effectiveness of their leadership?
42TALIYAH 1 year ago
This is very profound. It is very sad that we don't have men like this today to speak on behalf of "Black" people. The ones we've been "given" (e.g, Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, etc.) are just limelighters who don't do much for our people, unless it makes them look good. Moreover, it seems they are of no real substance, nor offer any viable solutions. As such, I believe they are ingenuine leaders. Nonetheless, the Most High is our Deliverer. It is He upon whom we must depend. Come Lord!
AncientofDays1 1 year ago
@AncientofDays1, as a middle aged black woman who has lived through the 60s until this time, I think I may safely make this observation to you: every decade of the American black experience has had spokespersons whose actions reflected the reality of the times they lived in. For this reason, it is not useful or necessary to judge Revs. Jackson, Sharpton, or other contemporary "leaders" by the same standards of a Dr. King or Malcolm X.
4562deedee1 1 year ago
I love it!!
therealrich 1 year ago
Thank you very much! Whats the song in the end called? Love it..like the whole movie..please help me
Manuellone 1 year ago
@Manuellone i shall be realeased
cnikels 1 year ago
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Manuellone 1 year ago
my God this is awesome. i learn every time Mr. Gregory speaks. This entire series was awesome.
adj90a 1 year ago
MikhaelMoshe?! 1st of all thank you for this footage. Where else can i find footage like this? Do you have anything else? Again, thank you.
eJordaniii 1 year ago
Dick Gregory is on point!!
CHORDS4YHWH1 1 year ago
What year is this footage?
scoprios 1 year ago
@scoprios 1968
MikhaelMoshe 1 year ago
@MikhaelMoshe Thanks..
scoprios 1 year ago