The Black Reading Hour

In an America on Fire, Baldwin’s Legacy Led Me to Paris

18 min · 2. joulu 2021
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This essay was originally written by Prince Shakur [https://www.princeshakur.com/] and published on Catapult Story in 2019 [https://catapult.co/stories/in-an-america-on-fire-baldwins-legacy-led-me-to-paris-prince-shakur] about the writer, James Baldwin, and the importance of analyzing the mental health of black men/icons.

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A reading from the last chapter of WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD [Tin House Books, 2022] by Prince Shakur. - To buy the book ... WHEN THEY TELL YOU TO BE GOOD: https://tinhouse.com/book/when-they-tell-you-to-be-good/ - ABOUT THE BOOK... After immigrating from Jamaica to the United States, Prince Shakur's family is devastated by the 1995 murder of his biological father. A hidden family secret emerges from a forbidden diary penned by an outlawed uncle, seeking vengeance. As Prince uncovers his lineage's truths, he navigates the complexities of the Afro-diaspora, journeying from a closeted queer youth to a politically awakened traveler and writer amid Obama and Trump's America. From France to the Philippines, South Korea, and beyond, he immerses himself in the Black experience, participating in movements like Black Lives Matter and Standing Rock. Ultimately, Prince grapples with identity, immigration, and the lasting impact of patriarchal and colonial violence.

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