tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209091428880958270.post1754717320607433680..comments2024-01-31T00:09:10.070-05:00Comments on The Being Brand: Being James BaldwinJudith Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04593319882150923231noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209091428880958270.post-63708420249546878882009-08-23T00:46:08.136-04:002009-08-23T00:46:08.136-04:00Hey Pam - I always like it when you pass through.
...Hey Pam - I always like it when you pass through.<br /><br />I was blessed to have teachers in Detroit who exposed us to the likes of James Baldwin, W.E.B. Dubois, Zora Neale Hurston, Jean Toomer, Langston Hughes, et al in middle school and high school. I also had quite the literary Mom who bought books of poetry and history and encyclopedias with her last dime. I am grateful for this.<br /><br />I love how you describe Baldwin's words. They are indeed alive. Regarding self-expression, "brave" has always been my middle name. :-)Judith Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04593319882150923231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209091428880958270.post-17568623384324618362009-08-22T22:44:05.134-04:002009-08-22T22:44:05.134-04:00Jude, I always enjoy stopping by your blog.
Going...Jude, I always enjoy stopping by your blog.<br /><br />Going back to school later in life gave me a greater appreciation for learning. Either I was not or can not recall being exposed to authors like James Baldwin in Arkansas 20 years ago. <br /><br />But now that I have been I feel cheated. I read his words like they were living. As if they were saying what I dared not but once I read them I knew I wasn't alone.Pamela Conehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07694922577574479445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209091428880958270.post-87142681972224647722009-08-18T01:23:45.736-04:002009-08-18T01:23:45.736-04:00Dave - I have already said I love the man, eh? He&...Dave - I have already said I love the man, eh? He's awesome!<br /><br />Regarding Democracy, I see it as process, not merely a system.<br /><br />Democracy requires opposition to strengthen it.Judith Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04593319882150923231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209091428880958270.post-74102252235613206362009-08-18T01:03:49.053-04:002009-08-18T01:03:49.053-04:00Judith,
Democracy is a marvelous thing and Mr Bal...Judith,<br /><br />Democracy is a marvelous thing and Mr Baldwin captured the essence of it in his words! I will have to read some of his work for sure...new knowledge is a good thing.Dave Wheelernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209091428880958270.post-52811516845848710202009-08-17T17:35:30.558-04:002009-08-17T17:35:30.558-04:00Catherine - I think I've read everything Bald...Catherine - I think I've read everything Baldwin has ever written. Your husband has great taste in literature and essays. Baldwin is bold and brilliant.Judith Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04593319882150923231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209091428880958270.post-88245230299593034722009-08-17T17:03:21.259-04:002009-08-17T17:03:21.259-04:00My hubby just loves James Baldwin, I can see why.....My hubby just loves James Baldwin, I can see why...CathMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14143141734424055810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209091428880958270.post-33592737771233959182009-08-17T16:06:27.892-04:002009-08-17T16:06:27.892-04:00Yes indeed, Kelly! I have loved the man my entire ...Yes indeed, Kelly! I have loved the man my entire life.Judith Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04593319882150923231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209091428880958270.post-52393933194922861322009-08-17T15:06:00.644-04:002009-08-17T15:06:00.644-04:00He knew how to say things with confidence and vigo...He knew how to say things with confidence and vigor. Great photo too.septembermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01570525910483384484noreply@blogger.com