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Ta-Nehisi Coates on James Baldwin's Words
Notes from America with Kai Wright
Exploring Baldwin: Essays and Identity
This chapter reflects on the contrasting perceptions of James Baldwin's essays and novels, revealing a preference for his essays while acknowledging the need to explore his fiction. It also discusses Baldwin's influence on the next generation, personal struggles with identity, and the hopeful aspirations of young Black students in a university setting.
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