Celebrated writer James Baldwin explains why black people will die if race issues are not discussed [Video]

Celebrated African American writer, critic and activist James Arthur Baldwin spent a large part of his 63 years blessing the world with words, books and a strong belief in who he was with no apologies.

In one of his most notable and very popular interviews, a Yale University professor asked him why all issues in the United States always ended up being concentrated on colour, to which he gave a very powerful and candid reply.

Take a look at the video below:

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#JamesBaldwin‘s response to a Yale professor asking “So why must we always concentrate on color?” is still the most fire answer in answer history. Happy Birthday! pic.twitter.com/u8xYRqwLJM

— nadirah (@hinadirah) August 2, 2018