I don't know about 1961, but back in 1999 I flew home from Amsterdam seated next to some minister from Malawi on his way to a UN conference. The things Bull Connor used to say were mild by comparison. It was a very interesting ride home.
ML/NJ
Obama’s ‘father’ wouldn’t have had a reason to disassociate himself with American negros in 1961, would he?
Nowadays even Bill Cosby would like to, imo.