James Baldwin
1924 - 1987
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Biography
James Baldwin was an American writer and civil rights activist. Born in Harlem, New York City in 1924, Baldwin is known for his novels, essays, and plays that explored themes of race, sexuality, and identity in America. He was a prominent voice during the civil rights movement, advocating for racial equality and LGBTQ rights. Baldwin's works, including 'Go Tell It on the Mountain' and 'The Fire Next Time', are considered literary classics that continue to resonate with readers worldwide.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.
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The most dangerous creation of any society is the man who has nothing to lose.
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To be a Negro in this country and to be relatively conscious is to be in a rage almost all the time.
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The paradox of education is precisely this - that as one begins to become conscious one begins to examine the society in which he is being educated.
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Love takes off masks that we fear we cannot live without and know we cannot live within.