What has always struck me about Baldwin is his ability to hold righteous anger and love together. He doesn't let love get overwhelmed by anger or despair (though you can often see him teetering there - like any of us). The move to France may have helped with that. Thank you for shining this light on his legacy today, and for the link to the bookstore in New Orleans, which is well off my beaten path and good to know about. 🙏
He was one of the most profound and outspoken writers in all of Black literary history.
True! Beautifully said David.
What has always struck me about Baldwin is his ability to hold righteous anger and love together. He doesn't let love get overwhelmed by anger or despair (though you can often see him teetering there - like any of us). The move to France may have helped with that. Thank you for shining this light on his legacy today, and for the link to the bookstore in New Orleans, which is well off my beaten path and good to know about. 🙏
I love, love, love what you shared here Tara. Thank you! 🙏