Buckley's Race and Ideology

This chapter explores William F. Buckley, Jr.'s complex views on race, intertwined with his family's Southern legacy and segregationist ideologies. It highlights a significant dialogue with Reverend Jesse Jackson, addressing the systematic challenges faced by Black Americans and Buckley's nuanced approach to civil rights. The analysis emphasizes Buckley's contradictions and the broader implications of his conservative perspectives on race, charity, and societal progress.