James Baldwin's America
James Baldwin was one of the most important writers and activists of the 20th century. In James Baldwin's America, Jesse James will discuss the importance of Baldwin's work in our current social and political climate. Baldwin's reach in society was far and wide, and to gain a complete picture of Baldwin a variety of subjects will be continually addressed including music, religion, and the world Baldwin struggled against daily for over 60 years.
James Baldwin's America
James Baldwin and the Artist's Struggle for Integrity with Jamie Dawson
September 07, 2020
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Jesse James
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Season 1
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Episode 11
Jesse plays an excerpt from James Baldwin's talk about the artist's struggle for integrity. He then talks to poet, singer, and dancer, Jamie Dawson. Jamie discusses her struggle for integrity as an artist and how her life in Florida and schooling in Wisconsin affected her. She talks about her creative process, learning from White professors, and why The Bible is a banger!
James Baldwin: The Artist's Struggle for Integrity
Songs of the Week:
A Tribe Called Quest: We the People
Marvin Gaye: Can I Get a Witness
Jamie Dawson's artist page