Remembering celebrated writer James Baldwin with five of his greatest debates and speeches (Videos)

Nikki Giovanni and James Baldwin conversation

On the TV show Soul! in 1971, Baldwin sat down with author Nikki Giovanni to chat about their experiences. They told each other about the triumphs and trials and connected all of that to the overall African-American experience.

But one other thing this conversation showed was Baldwin’s willingness to listen and learn about the things he may not be well-informed, such as being a black woman.

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