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Friday Open Thread | James Baldwin Week

Posted on February 17, 2017 by rikyrah

TGIF We hope you are enjoying Baldwin week. James Baldwin Debates William F. Buckley (1965)   Malcolm X – Debate with James Baldwin – September 5, 1963 James Baldwin’s National Press Club Speech 1986

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Wednesday Open Thread | James Baldwin Week

Posted on February 15, 2017 by rikyrah

Happy HUMP Day, Everyone. Hope you’re enjoying James Baldwin week. The Unsparing Confessions of ‘‘Giovanni’s Room’ Wiki:  Giovanni’s Room is a 1956 novel by James Baldwin. The book focuses on the events in the life of an American man living in … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Open Thread | James Baldwin Week

Posted on February 14, 2017 by rikyrah

Today’s James Baldwin’s feature is The Fire Next Time.” The Fire Next Time is a 1963 book by James Baldwin. It contains two essays: “My Dungeon Shook — Letter to my Nephew on the One Hundredth Anniversary of Emancipation,” and … Continue reading →

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Monday Open Thread | James Baldwin Week

Posted on February 13, 2017 by rikyrah

Happy Monday, Everyone. This week’s featured artist is Mr. James Baldwin. We’ll look at some of his most acclaimed writings, essays, novels, and TV/radio addresses. James Baldwin was an essayist, playwright and novelist regarded as a highly insightful,    iconic writer with … Continue reading →

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