Author James Baldwin believed equality was bigger than just a commitment to people, it was a commitment to the life of the country itself. In 1963 PBS brought together 3 monumental Black leaders, James Baldwin, Dr. Martin Luther King, and Malcom X, for an intimate and groundbreaking documentary conversation film with host and educator Dr. Kenneth Clark. In this clip from the PBS archive, both Baldwin and Clark see the ultimate success of the country as one tied directly to the promise of racial equality for all. Stream the full film, The Negro and the American Promise, on the PBS app. #pbs #bhm #jamesbaldwin #archive #documentaries
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