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- Jessica FanzoInterview
The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin. Written in 1962 but felt like it was written in 2020.
- Sally KohnInterview
I re-read The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin every couple of years because it’s still so incredibly relevant, in addition to being a powerful, gorgeous text. I think it remains one of the most important books of the century. And if you’re looking for a contemporary analogue, When They Call You a Terrorist by Patrisse…
- A Brief History of James BaldwinArticle
James Baldwin was an American writer, poet, and social critic. Born in 1924 in Harlem, New York, Baldwin was a prominent voice in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s, and is best known for his works exploring the complexities of race, sexuality, and spirituality. He wrote several acclaimed essays and…
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