Get Lit Minute

James Baldwin | "The Fire Next Time"

August 17, 2020 Get Lit - Words Ignite Season 2 Episode 1
Get Lit Minute
James Baldwin | "The Fire Next Time"
Show Notes

In the words of Amiri Baraka, James Baldwin was “God’s Black revolutionary mouth.” 

Host Nia Lewis guides us through the life of one of America’s foremost literary geniuses. From his childhood in Harlem to his prolific writing years in France, we learn about one of the greatest minds of the 20th century, and conclude with a reading of the iconic “The Fire Next Time.” 

This season of Get Lit Minute focuses exclusively on visionary Black artists and writers. To learn more about Get Lit’s work, visit getlit.org.

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