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Tag Archives: James Baldwin
to keep my own heart free of hatred and despair
It began to seem that one would have to hold in the mind forever two ideas which seemed to be in opposition. The first idea was acceptance, the acceptance, totally without rancor, of life as it is, and men as … Continue reading
there is nothing stable under heaven
James Baldwin : “The states of birth, suffering, love and death, are extreme states: extreme, universal, and inescapable. We all know this, but we would rather not know it. The artist is present to correct the delusions to which we … Continue reading
Six for Sunday
After reading Moby-Dick for the first time last year, Peter Gorman published a fascinating book called Kaleidoscope Brain that consists of 100 visualizations of Moby-Dick. The graphics, diagrams, and maps were his way of making sense of the iconic American … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Europe, Film, Hotels, Maps, Photography, Uncategorized, USA, Writing
Tagged Cartoons, Comics, James Baldwin, John Donne
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…but then you read
Inspired by James Baldwin’s powerful 1963 book The Fire Next Time, musician and poet Meshell Ndegeocello created this intriguing short film based on Baldwin’s writing.
Notes on a native son
The unfolding events of recent weeks in the United States have fostered a long overdue interest in the writings of many Black American authors. Few African American writers have had the deep and lasting impact on our culture that James … Continue reading
Posted in Books, History, USA, Writing
Tagged African American Literature, essays, James Baldwin
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When Great Trees Fall
Maya Angelou wrote the poem “When Great Trees Fall” when James Baldwin died in December of 1987, and read the poem at his funeral… “When Great Trees Fall” by Maya Angelou When great trees fall, rocks on distant hills shudder, … Continue reading
Posted in History, USA, Writing
Tagged James Baldwin, Maya Angelou, Poetry, Toni Morrison
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Black Books Matter
In honor of Black History Month, the National Book Foundation has published a timeline of National Book Award honorees.
Posted in Books, History, USA, Writing
Tagged Alex Haley, Alice Walker, James Baldwin, Maya Angelou, Nikki Giovanni, Ralph Ellison
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