50 Years Ago, A Legendary Writer Asked A Very Simple Question About The World We Live In

James Baldwin was a civil rights champion, a poignant writer, and a man who lived at the intersection of many worlds. In this interview from 1968, he asks questions about the systems in place and how he’s supposed to reconcile his identities with the reality of existing in America. If you believe we live in…

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Jul 30, 2013

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