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Reflecting on James Baldwin's Centennial

Timeless Wisdom for Today's Tumultuous Politics

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Preach Jacobs
Aug 02, 2024
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James Baldwin would've been 100 years old today, and I can't help but wonder how one of the most brilliant minds in literature, assessing politics and race relations, would respond to these recent years. If you're looking for guidance on navigating through these times, Baldwin's thoughts are out there to help.

I remember speaking with my mother about the…

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