James Baldwin was one of the most important writers and activists of the 20th century. In James Baldwin's America, Jesse James will discuss the importance of Baldwin's work in our current social and political climate. Baldwin's reach in society was far and wide, and to gain a complete picture of Baldwin a variety of subjects will be continually addressed including music, religion, and the world Baldwin struggled against daily for over 60 years.
James Baldwin's America
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James Baldwin was one of the most important writers and activists of the 20th century. In James Baldwin's America, Jesse James will discuss the importance of Baldwin's work in our current social and political climate. Baldwin's reach in society was far and wide, and to gain a complete picture of Baldwin a variety of subjects will be continually addressed including music, religion, and the world Baldwin struggled against daily for over 60 years.
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Recent Episodes
November 3, 2020
James Baldwin, America, and the Presidential Election
Jesse spends this week previewing the upcoming Presidential election in America and playing some clips of Baldwin talking about America, hope, and progress. You can also make a donation to Jesse and the show via PayPal at: Baldwins.America@gmail.com. All donations will be used to offset the production costs of the show and are greatly appreciated. Support the show
October 27, 2020
James Baldwin and A Talk to Teachers Part 2
Jesse talks about the upcoming presidential election in the United States and how the outcome needs to unify us regardless of who holds office. He then dives back into Baldwin's essay, 'A Talk to Teachers' and how and why it is still so relevant in 2020. Songs of the Week: Public Enemy: Fight the Power 2020 Billie Holiday: Strange Fruit Support the show
October 19, 2020
James Baldwin, A Talk to Teachers, and a Microphone
This week Jesse talks about Baldwin's essay, 'A Talk to Teachers' and the relevance it still holds to this day. He then uses his platform (microphone) to discuss the burden of being Black that children in this country face at far too young of an age. He also talks about the importance of the upcoming election in the United States. Song of the Week: Louis Armstrong: West End Blues Support the show
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