Malcolm X Debates Bayard Rustin (1960)

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Classic debate between Malcolm X and Bayard Rustin from WBAI Radio New York, November 1960. From the Pacifica Radio Archive.
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All Comments (21)
  • I hope this generation appreciates YouTube. Being able to hear debates such as these is like going back in history all at the ease of your fingertips.
  • This is how a debate is suppose to be. No overtalking, no interrupting, no screaming and yelling. Just respect to listen the the view of the other.
  • @colormebrave2231
    I was taught in high school (texas) MalcolmX was a terrorist. I'm glad i didn't listen or accept that. he's the only man, black or otherwise, who when he talks about women (in his case black women) he exudes protection. i'll never forget when i heard him say, "who taught you to hate the color of your skin" it took my breath away. i think MalcolmX is the kind of man God had in mind when He created man.
  • @zghani2410
    This debate is over 63 years old and yet, it's still relevant today. There will never be another Malcolm X. This man was a genius!
  • @lucki4mac
    Malcolm X analogies still hold mostly true in the 21st Century.
  • @jorgevial131
    I am not black, I am not muslin and I am not socialist, yet I find Malcolm X fascinating. Smart, articulate and right on spot on many issues.
  • Malcolm X was used by Elijah Muhammad. When he realized this, he was greatly distressed and confronted Elijah because not only was he a genuinely moral man who took a stand for truth.
  • Malcolm said we'll still be begging one hundred years from now. 🎯💯
  • @hubrisbochen
    Malcolm X is one of the few African American leaders in our history that helped me to figure out my space within American culture. His story, intelligence and example helps me to navigate my life to this day..
  • @matta9316
    Malcolm was so eloquent. As a young guy it’s like going back in time to hear something like this, amazing history and what a brilliant speaker and hero.
  • @serekithegreat
    I have a huge, framed poster of Malcolm X on my wall. Listening to him speak never gets old. Such a strong, unapologetic man who wasn’t afraid to speak truth to power and to also demand that black people take a look at themselves and meet their own responsibilities to their families and communities. Rest in peace good sir. 💐🙏🏾
  • I am a 59yr old white man.. I have never listened to Malcolm X.. I am very impressed with him.. I don't agree with everything he says but i do agree with most. We need more Malcolm X's in the world.. as a country we have come a long way. However, we have much more work to do.. God bless all God's children
  • @95Ldunc
    Malcolm X was a gifted and natural orator. He was so adept at using an analogy to drive home his point. Truly a great leader and a gifted man.
  • I loved listening to this debate. Malcolm X was a genius, extraordinary black man. And I'm going to listen to some more debates because everything he said - over five decades ago - so relevant to 2023.
  • @kathleenhurd205
    Listening to this 62 years later proves that Malcolm X has a point that needed to be considered. We have practiced what we thought was integration and now those same people are trying to show us that it was only to appease the government. They are trying to take us so far back it will seem like anything we thought we accomplished never existed.
  • @mjai1120
    Happy birthday, Malcolm X! Thank you for your important contributions to our black community and your sacrifice 🙏🏾
  • @stacyc8769
    What's so sad is this still applies today. Nothing has changed. If fact, it's gotten worst! 😢