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
A Baldwinian Pedagogy
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Jesse James
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Season 1
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Episode 7
This week, Jesse talks about his Master's Thesis work, focusing on what he calls a Baldwinian Pedagogy. It looks a Baldwin through many lens and breaks down his work to individual topics that can then be used as building blocks for a proper humanities-based education.
Songs of the Week
This is America, Childish Gambino https://youtu.be/VYOjWnS4cMY
Acknowledgement, John Coltrane https://youtu.be/TMvbUKqWYEs