American humanist James Baldwin debating William F. Buckley at the University of Cambridge in 1965. His words on racism still resonate today. An incredible piece of #HumanistHeritage. A true 'pin drop' speech. No one said it quite like Baldwin. | Humanists UK

Hear the unmatched eloquence of James Baldwin, the renowned American author and humanist, in this historic 1965 debate. He faced off against conservative commentator William F. Buckley Jr. at the University of Cambridge. Baldwin's words on race, justice, and history resonate with extraordinary power, even today. We'll post the full debate in the comment section. #BlackHistoryMonth | Humanists UK

In 1965 at the University of Cambridge, two of the foremost American intellectuals were challenged with the question: ‘Has the American Dream been achieved at the expense of the American Negro?’ From William F Buckley’s highly stylised posturing and pointing, to James Baldwin’s melodious rhetorical flourishes, what’s become known as the ‘Baldwin-Buckley Debate’ now stands as one of the archetypal articulations of the dividing line between US progressives and conservatives on questions of race, j

The truly extraordinary debate between James Baldwin v. William F. Buckley Jr. at Cambridge University on the question: "Is the American Dream at the expense of the American Negro?" All Credit to NET (1965) | WHAT WE SEEE