Tag: Debate

  • James Baldwin debates William Buckley Jr.

    James Baldwin debates William Buckley Jr.

    On this day, in 1965, James Baldwin debated William F. Buckley at Cambridge University. After a brilliant take-down of white supremacy, Baldwin receives a standing ovation (38:20) and this debate (and much of what Baldwin says here) becomes a major milestone in the intellectual response to the horrors of Jim Crow America. Frederick Douglass in…

  • In-Person, Open Mic, Candidates Forums

    In-Person, Open Mic, Candidates Forums

    NYC CITY COUNCIL DISTRICT 9 CANDIDATES DEBATE When:    Saturday, June 12, 2021 Time:      2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Where:   NYC Madison Square Boys & Girls Club                   (155 St. & Bradhurst Ave.)                  250 Bradhurst Avenue    …

  • The Triboro and Dapper Pedestrians

    The Triboro and Dapper Pedestrians

    A lovely 1935-1940 postcard with dapper pedestrians and depression era cars taking in the Triborough bridge with Manhattan in the background. This painting (then turned into a postcard) shows the fashion (and hats) of the day. Note the hatless man on the right who appears to be the only one without a suit on a…

  • Mayoral Debate Regarding East Harlem on Monday

    Mayoral Debate Regarding East Harlem on Monday

    Patch’s Nick Garber reports: Amid complaints that East Harlem has been neglected by the city government, a forum next week will force candidates for mayor to explain how they would serve the neighborhood if elected. Monday’s mayoral forum will be hosted by the East Harlem Community Alliance, a collection of more than 200 organizations across…