Jun 18
That "why must we always concentrate on color" is what you say to the racists, not James Baldwin.
One of my absolute favorite quotes from him...going right along with "I can't believe what you say, because I see what you do." Both cut straight to the meat of the issue...it doesn't matter what I call you, or you call yourself, it's all revealed in the action (inaction).
And incredibly complex and brilliant man …he must have been so brave … not just because he was black but because he was gay in a time that I really can’t imagine .. I'm surprised I haven't seen him represented more during Pride Month. I know many people have a high regard for Jame Baldwin. I do.