Tag Archives: James Baldwin

Review of Imani Perry’s Breathe

Posted on February 26, 2020 by tonipressleysanon

In 1967—it feels like forever ago—the brilliant writer and critic James Arthur Baldwin penned a letter to the son of his only brother and named it “And My Dungeon Shook”, a reference to the famous biblical passage. In the letter … Continue reading →

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Bonus! Review of Well-Read Black Girl and If Beale Street Could Talk

Posted on February 19, 2019 by tonipressleysanon

I’ve been thinking a lot about service lately; more specifically, I’ve been thinking about how people serve their communities in ways that ring true to them and are impactful. While there are things that we do that we can easily … Continue reading →

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Reflections on MLK Day 2019

Posted on January 22, 2019 by tonipressleysanon

Yesterday was the great Civil Rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s, birthday. I am fortunate that I get to spend my days in an institution of higher learning where the man’s life and his message is meaningfully celebrated—many places … Continue reading →

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James Baldwin “Debates” William F. Buckley

Posted on August 11, 2013 by tonipressleysanon

Greetings, The brilliant American novelist, poet, critic, essayist, and playwright James Baldwin was born August 2, 1924. Though it’s a bit belated I wanted to honor his presence in the world by passing along to you this “debate” between Baldwin … Continue reading →

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