The Fire Next Time - Hardcover Book

James Baldwin's "The Fire Next Time," first published in 1963 alongside the March on Washington, remains a powerful and timeless reflection on race and American identity. Ta-Nehisi Coates hails it as the finest essay he's ever read. In the first essay, "My Dungeon Shook: Letter to My Nephew on the One Hundredth Anniversary of the Emancipation," Baldwin offers poignant advice on navigating racism in America, unveiling the complexities of racial injustice. In the second essay, "Down at the Cross: Letter from a Region in My Mind," Baldwin delves into his personal spiritual journey and encounters with the Nation of Islam's Elijah Muhammad. Throughout, Baldwin implores readers to confront the oppressive structures of race, religion, and nationalism while advocating for unity and resilience among Black and white communities. "The Fire Next Time" is both a critical examination of America's racist history and a call to action rooted in care, courage, and love.

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Size & Dimensions: 7.57" H x 0.6" W x 4.9" L