James Baldwin and Britain

Baldwin mentioned in report on aftermath of 200,000 civil rights marchers in Washington

Source: The Daily Telegraph

Aug 30 1963: 22

‘Negro self-discipline soothes whites’ fears’

Uncredited report on aftermath of 200,000 civil rights marchers in Washington: ‘JB made the point yesterday that it was time Americans got over their fear of the negro. The sight on television of them pouring into the capitol, demonstrating in perfect self-discipline and leaving within a few hours has had its effect’.