What caught my eye was a special exhibit at the African American Museum compiled by Sabrina Nelson whose work took over 7 years to fill a sketchbook of James Baldwin's thoughts and artistry. Shenamed this travelling year-long exhibit Frontline Prophet: James Baldwin.
The title was the result of a commentary by theologian and author Dr. Cornel West as to the difference between a leader and a prophet. Baldwin's approach was a Black prophetic approach to white supremacy deconstructing the American Dream.
Personally my education re: Baldwin didn't begin until I was an older adult. Baldwin serves as an inspirational being, tirelessly working to expose and fight the injustices of race, religion and sexuality.
"The longer I live, the more deeply I learn that love - whether we call it friendship or family or romance is the mirroring or magnifying of each other's light. Gentle light. Steadfast light. Life-saving work in those moments when life and shame and sorrow occlude our own light from our view but there is still a clear-eyed loving person to beam it back. In our best moments we are that person for another." - James Baldwin
We certainly need more James Baldwins in this world...
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