Books Aug 2, 2024 at 9:50 am

Stop Sanctifying James Baldwin

His Humanity—Not His Holiness—Is What Made Him the Greatest Essayist in the English Language

Robert Lashley
Happy Birthday, James Baldwin. Anthony Keo / GETTY
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Just purchased this in his honor. He was born 100 years ago today. Died way too young at the age of 63.

This album may be the Gil Scott Heron album of today.

Meshell Ndegeocello - No More Water: The Gospel Of James Baldwin

https://store.bluenote.com/products/meshell-ndegeocello-no-more-water-the-gospel-of-james-baldwin

xina on August 2, 2024 at 12:24 PM Report this
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlWQh0WJ8SU

CDizzle on August 4, 2024 at 4:41 PM Report this
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Welp, I'm an atheist, so I guess this doesn't apply to me since I just like the guy's writing. Didn't know he was being sainted.

CharlesUFarley on August 5, 2024 at 7:27 AM Report this

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