Chapter 3 - Paradise
In this episode we examine the poem "Paradise," published in the winter of 1941. Professor Roberts sees the poem "Paradise" as laden with the influences of Countee Cullen, who is a poet of the Harlem...
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Chapter 2 - Discovery
Before he became an English professor, Dr. Roberts was a fan of James Baldwin. Before he became a podcast creator, Aldo B. Martin was a fan of James Baldwin. In this episode, the two of them take th...
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Prologue
James Baldwin is regarded as one of the most important American writers and activists of the 20th century. DeWitt Clinton High School was one of the first schools established in the history of a five...
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Chapter 1 - Peace On Earth
Peace on Earth is the first story that fifteen year old James Baldwin writes in the Magpie. It’s a story about four friends entrenched in a fox hole, in the middle of an unnamed war. Professor Robert...
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Preface
Welcome to "Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years." We hope this tailer gives you a glimpse into the nature of this podcast and why James Baldwin matters. Finding James Baldwin on Instagram Findin...
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