100th birthday of the iconic James Baldwin. He was one of America’s most profound literary voices, and his work transcends time and continues to resonate with readers and thinkers across generations.
Baldwin’s journey as a writer began at an early age, and he credits some of his early knowledge of the work to Richard Wright and Harriet Beecher Stowe.
A post shared by James Baldwin (@jamesbaldwin_100)In his work, Baldwin’s influence on subsequent generations of writers is far-reaching.
He’s a trailblazer exploring themes of race, sexuality, and identity and paved the way for new voices to emerge in American literature.