January 1970 Issue [Article] The Failure of Black Separatism Download PDF Adjust Share The politics of race may foster the illusion of action and social progress, but the real well-being of America’s Negroes depends on a revamping of the economy that will bring benefit to all. by Bayard Rustin, This article is only available as a PDF to subscribers. Download PDF Tags 20th century African Americans Black nationalism Economic aspects Labor unions Minority membership Race identity Race relations United States More from Bayard Rustin The blacks and the unions From protest to politics Adjust Share