Monthly Archives: April 2013

Different Side of New York

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Maggie

On Saturday night I have done something that I haven’t done since elementary school. I went to see a concert. It’s not an unusual way to spend a night out in Manhattan listening and dancing to a performance by a … Continue reading →

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James Baldwin

Posted on April 7, 2013 by ns148142

This famous writer caught my attention and interest more than some celebrities living today have. He was the the man who was born with every disadvantage life could possible throw at him. He lived in a time when blacks were … Continue reading →

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James Baldwin’s Masterpiece

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Olga

In the previous English class we acquainted ourselves with the works of an american novelist and essayist, James Baldwin. Unfortunately, before I was not familiar with this writer. For me Baldwin became one of those brilliant authors whose works and … Continue reading →

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An assignment or an Adventure?

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Alvino

Writing. When I used to think of writing I would groan and moan at the thought of writing long, boring papers. That was true throughout my entire educational career from middle school up until college. I think others would agree … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Speech

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Anthony Pescetto

James Baldwin is an incredible and articulate speaker that came from the most unfortunate of situations in Harlem. His writing, “The Fire Next Time,” is an absolutely amazing piece describing the difficulties he faced in Harlem during a specific summer when he … Continue reading →

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North vs South

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Edward Pinkhasik

I found the essay by Ralph Ellison really interesting, as he talked about the difference between the way he was treated in New York and in Alabama. Enjoying a summer in New York, Ellison noticed differences between treatments of African … Continue reading →

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Limits

Posted on April 7, 2013 by sl142878

When I read James Baldwin’s The Fire Next Time, I concentrated on the first several pages that described the limits of someone like him, who was born in Harlem.  Only after he discovered God and felt safe was he able … Continue reading →

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Baldwin and Other Thoughts

Posted on April 7, 2013 by EKaufman

For those of you who are interested, here’s a link to the full text of the speech we watched Baldwin give in class. I left Baruch last week really thinking a lot about Baldwin–why I teach his writing and what … Continue reading →

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James Baldwin appreciation

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Nansi Matua

After watching the clips of James Baldwin in class I had a newfound respect for people who can make a speech capture and keep the attention of their audience. Baldwin takes subjects such as discrimination and the status of his … Continue reading →

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The Words of a Leader

Posted on April 7, 2013 by NastShcher

James Baldwin can only be appreciated when a certain level of intelligence has been achieved. I remember reading his book, Go Tell It On A Mountain, in the 10th grade and feeling somewhat confused and uncomfortable. I recall wondering, ‘how … Continue reading →

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