The Baldwin 100 Podcast
1) “Baldwin Is My Spiritual Godfather” with Robert Jones Jr.
On the debut episode of The Baldwin 100—a new series examining the life and work of iconic author and Civil Rights activist James Baldwin—we welcome Robert Jones Jr., former creator of the popular “So...Show More
2) “Baldwin Taught Me How To Be Angry And How To Love” w/ Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr.
Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr., is a Princeton professor and bestselling author of Begin Again: James Baldwin’s America and Its Urgent Lessons for Our Own. In this rousing final episode, Dr. Glaude delves in...Show More
“Baldwin Taught Me How To Be Angry And How To Love” w/ Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr.
59:59 | Aug 27th, 2024
3) “His Works Is Not Relevant, It’s Permanent” with Ed Pavlić
Ed Pavlić, Baldwin historian and Professor of English & African American Studies at UGA-Athens, describes how he became friends with the James Baldwin family and helped the film version of If Beale St...Show More
4) Billy Dee Williams and “One Of The Most Interesting People I’ve Ever Known”
Celebrated Hollywood actor and bestselling memoirist Billy Dee Williams goes behind the scenes about his friendship with James Baldwin and Baldwin’s love (and critique) of Hollywood. Then Baldwin hist...Show More
Billy Dee Williams and “One Of The Most Interesting People I’ve Ever Known”
26:13 | Aug 12th, 2024
5) “In His Presence, You Knew You Were Somewhere” w/ Dr. Jessica B. Harris
Dr. Jessica B. Harris is a food historian, author of the memoir High on the Hog (which became a popular Netflix series) and personal friend of James Baldwin. In this fascinating episode, she talks abo...Show More
6) “Vulnerability Is A Superpower” with Danté Stewart
Reverend Danté Stewart, author of Shoutin’ In The Fire, brings us on an inspirational journey through James Baldwin’s faith and his relentless pursuit of finding and championing love and humanity in a...Show More
7) “How Can You Love Someone And Then Betray Them?” with Kevin Young
Kevin Young, Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture, discusses James Baldwin’s burgeoning career as a writer and critic as well as his tortured relationship ...Show More
8) “He Carries His Hope As A Shield” with Roxane Gay
Bestselling author Roxane Gay explores the impact of The Great Migration and James Baldwin’s childhood in Harlem on his work, including his exceptional first novel Go Tell It On The Mountain. Then Bal...Show More
9) Trailer: The Baldwin 100, a new podcast about the life and works of James Baldwin
Join us for THE BALDWIN 100, a brand new podcast celebrating the life and works of the iconic author James Baldwin. This season features interviews with Roxane Gay, Billy Dee Williams, Eddie S. Glaude...Show More
Trailer: The Baldwin 100, a new podcast about the life and works of James Baldwin
00:50 | Jun 24th, 2024