US media reported on President Carter’s meeting with Bishop Muzorewa, emphasizing the continued US commitment to sanctions on Rhodesia. Editorials noted differing views among Black American leaders, citing Bayard Rustin’s recent article in Commentary, which warned of the cost to African democracy of undermining moderate Black leaders in Rhodesia.
Bayard Rustin Critiques U.S. Policy in Rhodesia: Press Briefing Insights
Telegram reporting on a U.S. Department of State press briefing outlining American policy toward Rhodesia. The briefing includes responses to questions about Bishop Muzorewa, U.S. recognition policy regarding Rhodesia’s political developments, and mentions Bayard Rustin’s critique of U.S. foreign policy. Rustin expressed concern that U.S. non-recognition of the Muzorewa government risked undermining progress toward democratic reform in Rhodesia and highlighted limitations in the administration’s approach to African liberation movements.
