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December 7, 1970

Dear Bayard,

Thanks for the article. I liked it a great deal, although I do
feel you are overly optimistic about the union movement.

I haven't heard anything from Dr. Hare at the Black Scholar about
this book, and quite frankly, I am beginning to think that he may
be more interested in a quickie publication with articles from a
series of black non-politicians.

I have solicited articles from a number of people who are involved
in the political process - like Ed Brooke, as an elected official,
and yourself, as a non-elected activist, but I am slowly believing
that the Black Scholar wants names like Carmichael, McKissick
and others to shout out from the jacket of this book.

I will hold on to you piece, let you know what transpires, return
it if nothing does, and generally will stay in touch.

I'm enclosing a proposal I've written.

Sincerely,

Julian Bond

Mr. Bayard Rustin
A. Philip Randolph Institute
260 Park Avenue South
New York, N.Y. 10010