James Baldwin at 100

I just watched Baldwin's whole debate about the American Dream. His striking arguments were far ahead of his time. His eloquence in the art of speech was nearly unmatched, barring MLK. Happy Birthday Mr. Baldwin.

Brilliant soul reads constantly and writes well. As an Asian and Indian I can understand how he can be unapologetic and salute his memory and him.

Brilliant man who saw the inherent hypocrisy of the U.S.A of his era. He lived through a time of turbulence, searching & groping for comprehension of, and a way out, of the black predicament, as well as a way forward. A man of great rationality, he possessed also a wry sense of humor, which I'm sure he recognized as a necessary quality, both for his own peace & sanity, and when presenting himself before the public. HIs intellectualism was obvious but he wasn't a firebrand in the standard 60's sense. There was enough hatred & turmoil in that troubled era to go around. His was a voice of, not appeasement or surrender, but of facing calmly the brutal social-realities confronting his people, never losing faith in the ultimate good of his native-born land. Mr. Baldwin was a great voice & a great American. I'm glad he's being remembered & celebrated in our own equally troubling time.

Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced. ~ James A. Baldwin

In so many ways Baldwin was a man outside his time (ahead of it actually) who observed what this country was (and wasn't -- its false promises). He had the gift to write and speak about it with an eloquence and acuity that shakes the foundations of tired presuppositions. All is (still) not right with America.

Worthy of the honors bestowed. He was a great man of the people. Black people. American people. Humanity.

Great to see the legend being honored.

What a legend.

When James Baldwin speaks, I listen. That simple.

So, so ahead of his time. I wish he were still around so that we could hear his commentary on life in America today.

"I love American more than any other country in the world, and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually." ~ James Baldwin

This was a very wonderful piece on the Amazing Baldwin.

I love this piece. I want to read James Baldwin's 42 books and essays now.

I love James Baldwin, and his work shaped much of my thinking. He writes with such depth about the human condition, his work helped me to understand others better with empathy. He was a Renaissance man. Thank you. How wonderful to see him getting the chance to be re-introduced to the younger generation. 😊

Love him! Along Richard Wright and Ralph Ellison.

great interview

Very impressive ❤

Thank you James Baldwin.

James Baldwin...A legend!! "No Name In The Street" and "The Fire Next Time" my favorites. I still read today!

"The questions which one asks oneself begin, at last, to illuminate the world, and become one's key 🔑 to the experience of others." ~ James Baldwin