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Notes of a native son: The world according to James Baldwin - Christina Greer

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James Baldwin was an American novelist and social critic whose essays in “Notes of a Native Son” explored race, sex and class distinctions.
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In the 1960s, the FBI amassed almost 2,000 documents in an investigation into one of America’s most celebrated minds. The subject of this inquiry was a writer named James Baldwin, one of the best-selling Black authors in the world at the time. What made him loom so large in the imaginations of both the public and the authorities? Christina Greer explores the life and works of James Baldwin.
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@huzefatasira6601 5 лет назад

"Hatred, which could destroy so much, never failed to destroy the man who hated, and this was an immutable law." - James Baldwin

@Natalia-hf3et 5 лет назад

Chills.

@dawynn9362 4 года назад

I disagree. There’s a lot of hateful people out there that are just content with their life to the end.

@adamtak3128 4 года назад

@@dawynn9362 Meh... Being hateful all day every day is just exhausting. Do you think those KKK nuts are out living joyful and fulfilling lives? Being stuck in your bumfuck town all close minded and rejecting exploration of the outside world and cultures in my opinion destroys man.

@Yowzoe 4 года назад

Da Wynn Yes, but they’re shells of humans. Trump is content, but the hollowness of his soul is evident to anyone who can see and feel. I think this is what Baldwin means.

@arnavchaudhary4535 3 года назад

Deep Thought and an Irony.

@emmaclarkeart 5 лет назад

This animation is just stunning, I'm blown away....

@yossigershon8357 5 лет назад

came here to write that, but you already did!

@openheart820 4 года назад

It's like Into the Spiderverse ☺️

@cloe412 4 года назад

This is so good. It gave me goose pumps. My favorite of the Ted-Ed animations so far.

@PrimaAbdullah 4 года назад

The color is like tintin, but the movement is so fluid. It's beautiful.

@tagorewithlyric4394 4 года назад

Wanted to say the same... The motion is so beautiful

@Sikstik 5 лет назад

"Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them." -James Baldwin Not a lot of listening going on ...

@Natalia-hf3et 5 лет назад

True

@michaelaseah2469 4 года назад

ok boomer

@solomonjagun4602 4 года назад

Not a lot of good examples to follow either. Now it’s our responsibility as the young and informed generation to act how we would like our children and future generations to act. Stop pointing fingers and let’s take action.

@MrZenGuitarist 3 года назад

So true - every parent knows this, or at least SHOULD know this: That actions speak louder than words! I've always loved that quote but had no idea where that quote came from. Now I know. Thanks!

@jaydeleon695 3 года назад

If we become an example to each and everyone no one has to listen

@AusyJo 5 лет назад

I wish we learned about authors like him in school. Better late than never, I suppose.

@Natalia-hf3et 5 лет назад

Yes, I wish I had known of him years ago.

@Manuel941 4 года назад

I learnt about him through African writer Alain Mabanckou “letter to Jimmy”, why is he not read in America?

@cloe412 4 года назад

We had him in class in college.

@TheAprilanne 4 года назад

I did, but I grew up in liberal NY.

@louisalvarez9907 4 года назад

I promise as a future educator, I will make sure students know about him.

@nlsantiesteban 4 года назад

I was not a very good student. After high school I had to take remedial English while I studied at the local community college. I remember that the professor of that class assigned us Baldwin's Sonny's Blues. No one read it, so she made us read it aloud, in class. The story spoke to me and the imagery was so striking, that I still remember it all these years later. Later, in graduate school, would consume everything Baldwin had to offer. In a way, Baldwin sparked something that eventually led me to earn a PhD.

@ddavis4730 4 года назад

What an awesome outcome. Congratulations, this is inspiring

@brittneyclemons 4 года назад

So inspirational!

@alexanderfarah 4 года назад

This brought a smile on my face :)

@pocarisweet8336 3 года назад

I certainly hope your professor knows about it. She will be proud and happy it was worth it.

@nlsantiesteban 3 года назад

@@pocarisweet8336 Wow. Honestly, it's been so long (I dropped out of community college and went back to school almost 10 years later) that I don't even remember who that prof. was. I'm going to see if I still have her name in my school records and if I find it, track her down.

@gardenhead92 5 лет назад

Those with independent thoughts are a danger to those in power

@mmosier8841 5 лет назад

@Stephen Bly depends on the amount of power and wether or not those in power are the people

@fabazabe 5 лет назад

What is power and why thinking is a bad thing for it?

@littlegothgirl8869 4 года назад

True...

@MrZenGuitarist 3 года назад

Yes, indeed so! This is - at least in it's meaning - very similar, if not even the same message that Voltaire (the French revolutionist, who wrote many memorable both pamphlets and books right before and during the French revolution). I think it goes, at least something like this (although I do not know the usual English way to say it, like in words for exact word): 'It is certainly dangerous to be right where the establishment is wrong.'

@AakashKumar-gl2fk 3 года назад

Those with independent thoughts not in control are danger to all

@ake_lindblom 5 лет назад

The animations are amazing!!

@broseidon1658 5 лет назад

*”Ignorance, allied with power,”* *”is the most ferocious enemy”* *”justice can have.”* -James Baldwin.

5 лет назад

These words describe the Left in 2019 perfectly....

@broseidon1658 5 лет назад

True.

@Andy-km1xp 5 лет назад

Poseidon the right *

@hadesmcfadden2982 5 лет назад

@ If you actually exist I have an exercise for you. Take everything you think applies to the "left" and flip the script for a moment. Take into consideration what the "right" would think if you stopped being in agreement. Not simply taking the other side of the issue, but just looking at differently. You might come to find that the "right" is an inflexible as the "left" when it comes to not being in lockstep with a set of beliefs.

@hadesmcfadden2982 5 лет назад

@@broseidon1658 this is anything but true.

@Vshwin 5 лет назад

Can the quality get any better ! Seriously , you guys have made benchmarks , I haven't even seen touched by any other creator .

@hellohellolcy 5 лет назад

i read the first line with chandler bing's voice lol

@BRWN.MAMBA.7 3 года назад

I wanted to like but this is at 666 likes

@desean3402 3 года назад

As long as I’ve been a teacher I’ve made it a point to teach this mans work because no one did that for me when I was a student. He’s on America’s Mount Rushmore of literature in my eyes

@zkhdillard 5 лет назад

The animations are usually well done, but JESUS, man. If only there was a movie or something that told Baldwin's life story with this animation....😭😭

@Koyasi78 4 года назад

Or, just read his books.

@pieman2435 3 года назад

@@Koyasi78 It seems simple, but alot of people don't read anymore, and those who do might not know him, but giving him a movie would allow a broader audience access to his work

@preeta8275 3 года назад

Sadly movies usually are v biased. u have to have a v. unbiased writer, director, producer, etc. otherwise you get the Green Book.

@johnindigo5477 3 года назад

A documentary would be fitting

@-Subtle- 3 года назад

I believe you want: Citizen James, or The Young Man Without a Country. Look it up and attend the showing.

@jasonkresock2196 3 года назад

He was feared because he spoke the truth, unapologetically. Question answered. Great synopsis. Thank You.

@atx-insider9055 4 года назад

I love James Baldwin. He doesn't get the same credit other freedom fighters get. We need to respect this man's legacy.

@zamzam-br3fi 4 года назад

If there’s one book I recommend to anyone -regardless of topic being discussed- it is “The Fire Next Time.” I have never read a book so moving yet so simple to understand. I’ve never teared up reading a book, but this one did to me. I read it in one sitting on a Sunday from the time the coffee shop opened til it’s doors closed for the day. Please guys, read it, this book will bring so much clarity in times like these!!!!!!

@nuclearnadal4869 5 лет назад

Gonna read his books after this

@fernandorosas1257 3 года назад

Saaaaame

@angelazayn4878 3 года назад

Me too

@leila4509 5 лет назад

I had to pause this video to just comment that this animation is incredible! Thank you Ted, oh how you increase my knowledge, calm me down, and make my eyes behold such beautiful animation!

@sebastianelytron8450 5 лет назад

Don't know what year that opening quote was from, but what I do know is it is perhaps more relevant now than ever.

@TheKillerPROtato 5 лет назад

No its not. It was far more relevant back then.

5 лет назад

See Alex's comment above

@zkhdillard 5 лет назад

@@TheKillerPROtato STRONGLY agree. It seems to be the opposite now-a-days, only ignorance with the common people and in mass numbers

@treeaboo 5 лет назад

@@zkhdillard Except that ignorance puts those with ignorance into power, which means the quote still works.

@ra-benheka7219 5 лет назад

Or just as relevant. Who knows what my ancestors truly endured during those times.

@SeriousPOV 4 года назад

"Notes of a Native Son", is nothing short of a Brilliant Essay. "Go Tell it on a Mountain" is Masters work in writing.

@SeriousPOV 4 года назад

Malcolm X on the March on Washington: "When James Baldwin came in from Paris, they wouldn’t let him talk, ’cause they couldn’t make him go by the script. Burt Lancaster read the speech that Baldwin was supposed to make; they wouldn’t let Baldwin get up there, ’cause they know Baldwin’s liable to say anything."

@asdsdjfasdjxajiosdqw8791 3 года назад

As a European it struck me how much Baldwin's writings resonated with me. I discovered him in my late teens and he's been one of my favourite thinkers since. The way he explained things palpably, able to be understood by such a large audience is absolutely stunning.

@schneiderkamau3071 5 лет назад

Dang..the animation was tight...thanks Ted Ed.

@martintakeheart9903 5 лет назад

I'm currently reading this book :)

@MrTurki213 5 лет назад

Martin Take Heart how is it Do u recommend it.?

@martintakeheart9903 5 лет назад

@@MrTurki213 I'm currently reading through all of his books and honestly of the 3 I've read Notes of a native son is my favorite :)

@ummicoats5207 5 лет назад

@@martintakeheart9903 Giovanni's Room is a good one as well

@maurice8607 5 лет назад

I'm about 3/4 through the book myself. A superb read, I must say.

@fernandorosas1257 3 года назад

@@MrTurki213 are you still reading it?

@mathiasjensen3458 5 лет назад

Of the many wonderful artstyles Ted-Ed uses in their short videos, this one has to be the best so far, absolutely mesmerising. I hope there will be more of this in the future, as it dragged me into the short story, and brought it to life.

@gabrielmaroto18 3 часа назад

“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my right to exist.” Brother James Baldwin ❤

@happynappydrj5238 3 года назад

The video is terrific. I would only add that Mr Baldwin’s decision to stop preaching was also due to the economic inequality between the ministers and congregants. I was fortunate to have a class with him in college and to write my dissertation on his fiction. Mr Baldwin was simply brillant. He wasn’t able to attend college and frankly didn’t need anything but what he had: intelligence and a curious mind. He thought, contemplated, reasoned, and listened. If only we did the same......

@TauGeneration 5 лет назад

I usually don't praise your artsyles because I known that they will be always good. But damn , this was so satisfying 😩👌

@SuicideBunny6 5 лет назад

If ever TED-Ed decided to make a fully animated biography of this (or any of its topics) I'd pay to be able to see it!

@firedplay 3 месяца назад

You would be wasting your money. They are misdirecting you as to who Baldwin was. Read his work, study it deeply, see past the warped narrative that they present. Baldwin is God's revolutionary voice.

@riskrunner101 5 лет назад

James Baldwin was ahead of his time.

@csilvermyst 4 года назад

He is the reason we have the time we are in now.

@Shanvind2302 3 года назад

No he wasn't, he was at the right place at the right time, the world was too slow to accept the realities. The same goes for many who came before and after him.

@honeyapple4511 4 года назад

I only just started reading and learning about James Baldwin, and his voice is absolutely arresting. Before now I had never heard his name. Not in English classes, not by other people. How can that be?

@davidwade4291 4 года назад

The tragedy of main stream education, my friend!

@GameTimeOne 4 года назад

James Baldwin will always hold a special place in my heart.

@kurtadams3021 4 года назад

Its a shame that schools don't teach you about this brilliant brother . I learned about Baldwin after I was out of high school

@johntucker3750 4 года назад

One of the best discussions on race is Baldwin vs William Buckley. You can find it here on RU-vid. Even half a century later Baldwin should still be super relevant.

@FxnkyFresko Год назад

I discovered James Baldwin in Grad School, I read all his books. Rest in Power dear sensei!

@seewardone 5 лет назад

I have loved James Baldwin since I discovered his writing in middle school. He is truly an incomparable writer.

@zealoustipp1538 5 лет назад

James Baldwin was truly a prophetic legend of his time.

@sanjeedabano8644 3 года назад

"Not everything that is faced can be changed,but nothing can be changed until it is faced." James Baldwin

@flipmode00 5 лет назад

I could watch him debate for hours. He has a brilliant mind.

@Natalia-hf3et 5 лет назад

Brilliant

@thenikhilray99 5 лет назад

Wow. The illustrations, colors and animation in this is amazing.

@humblehistory141 5 лет назад

This is the best episode I have seen on this channel, both in animation and content!

@anarquia201 5 лет назад

A bright mind always make the status quo forces nervous

@Natalia-hf3et 5 лет назад

👍👍👍

@littlegothgirl8869 4 года назад

Indeed.

@theboss297 5 лет назад

My favourite writer

@Natalia-hf3et 5 лет назад

💜

@ksbalaji1287 5 лет назад

Thank you! Beautiful to look at and informative. Left me wanting more.

@hiddenhist 5 лет назад

I’m not sure if I’ve enjoyed a Ted-Ed piece so much in a long time. Truly, a masterpiece.

@tarun00948 2 года назад

Anything less than 'perfect' will be a sacrilege to say for the work done on this video. 👏👍

@CaressaBrowArtistry 5 лет назад

I watched twice for just the animation alone. It is remarkable! Thank you for this mini ed video! James Baldwin was a very articulate and passionate voice for our people✊🏾

@francoisbessing 5 лет назад

LOVE this. Told this man's story with beauty, creativity, and inspiration. Excellent!

@iBEEFSUPREME 3 года назад

Dope animation. Will never know the struggle he endured and the grind that was and still is for people in our society. Appreciate all he did to move us forward as human beings.

@LittleBitVic 5 лет назад

My word, the animation is so stunningly beautiful and fluid. It looks like it had to be rotoscoping because the movements and the anatomy are so perfect and subtle. If it isn't, this artist needs a damn award and a film to animate!

@saibhargav1508 5 лет назад

The animations are really good. It makes the content more appealing. Thanks for great content Ted Ed

@shubha6954 5 лет назад

Thank you for the amazing videos TED-ED!

@saisandeep1027 5 лет назад

Guys the animations are so so good. You have outdone yourselves. Take a bow.

@TheModerndisciple 4 года назад

Thank you so much for posting such a great video. Today after listening to 1A on NPR this morning I purchased James Baldwin Complete Essays following recommendation from guests at the show. Then I saw this great TED animation video that should be re-shared now more than ever. Thank you TED Ed!

@oof-rr5nf 5 лет назад

Thank you! I did not know anything about Mr. Baldwin before this. This is a fantastic introduction. The voice over and animation are top notch as always, of course.

@mfundonkosi6927 3 года назад

This whole video was a vibe. Thanks Ted

@cydre3401 4 года назад

The way you have animated James’ movements is beyond me. That was so spot on I still replay 3:06 every time I watch this video

@ZebraLives 5 лет назад

I love this animation. It's crazy that I stumbled onto this video when I am writing my essay on Baldwin.

@TheMightyN 3 года назад

James Baldwin: Advocator Of Humanity.

@sakshaverma9979 5 лет назад

They always have stunning, planned out animation for their videos. Good things are always underrated.

@devikabagree7324 5 лет назад

The animation is spectacular✨ I love how you always manage to top yourself

@LeonardoDaVinci01 2 года назад

I absolutely love this animation style. I don't know what it's called, but I love it!!

@SilBu3n0 4 года назад

outstanding animation, voice, text, everything! thank you!

@cyborgzulu2011 4 года назад

One of the intellects this country ignored.

@FoxyBoxery 4 года назад

Didn't they listened to him tho?

@guillermogutierrez-santana4446 3 года назад

@@FoxyBoxery Yes but only the FBI to keep him in check and JFK and RFK because they were liberals.

@FoxyBoxery 3 года назад

@@guillermogutierrez-santana4446 And literally no one else?

@oneilbuchanan8377 3 года назад

@@FoxyBoxery they may have heard him but surely didn't listen

@khalidbinwaleed5072 3 года назад

That’s because he left his country and went to Paris

@s0nukutty 3 года назад

absolutely breathtaking animation!! whoever did it needs a raise!!

@akhillian 3 года назад

Agreed! Give them a raise!

@sreeramkumar7693 5 лет назад

Great content as always..

@CarlosRiveraFernandez 5 лет назад

I read Beale Street in preparation for the movie and ended up falling in far deeper love with that book than I thought I would. Ultimately, Baldwin's treatise throughout like was that through understanding, we could coexist. How was that understand achieved? Love. And what a miracle it is to realize that you are loved.

@hsryu5569 5 лет назад

Ted Ed just won't stop with its unique animations. They always succeed in making it unique and it will never get boring.

@serenasaystoday 3 года назад

I'm doing a research paper on one of his stories and i just continue to be blown away by his gift.

@rcookie5128 4 года назад

I love everything about this. The presentation, the message, the information, the animation, the music (gosh I like me some jazz), the historic context to give the information a weight!

@sonyap8253 4 года назад

I love these Ted-eds about artists. I share them with my hubby all the time. He is just learning so they are like cliff notes lol they are just so good! We want MORE!!

@charityelaine448 4 года назад

Lovely animation. Baldwin’s story is told so well in just 4 brief minutes.

@ryigenchi 2 года назад

The animation is fantastic. The quick synoposis was excellent. Great video.

@diamondgeezertunes 4 года назад

J Baldwin is so relevant in today's society esp' right now with the outing of systematic racism. The man was way ahead of his time and we all can still learn fro him.

@ItsMe-ox8lm 5 лет назад

What an interesting person. And by the way, this is one of your best animations ever. 👏🏻👏🏻

@shalmali-379 3 года назад

This animation is the best thing I've ever seen. I hope the animators get paid enough, this takes MONTHS.

@string1414 4 года назад

This is by far the most captivating animation that I've seen on a TED-ED video. I'd love to watch an entire movie animated like this about his life!

@rossjaax 4 года назад

Terrific animation that helped me know much more about James Baldwin’s in just a few minutes.

@gudldj 5 лет назад

This is too beautiful, someone needs to produce another documentary about baldwin

@jackbarry7155 3 года назад

This was really great. Thanks for making it.

@yannickkimenyi6807 5 лет назад

Animations, background music WOW😍! Ted-Ed you guys did a great job

@sp691 3 года назад

i rewatch this so many times for the animation and narration

@izzojunior 5 лет назад

The animation and artistry on this is amaaaaazing!!!!

@mr.osmosis5713 2 года назад

This video is just gold

@imani1669 5 лет назад

This animation is amazing, I love James Baldwin

@micaelaccamarenaverd 3 года назад

This whole video was refreshing, astounding.. just wow.

@lydiasensei4957 4 года назад

This ANIMATION is just beautiful!

@KR-nv3ru 5 лет назад

Incredible animation. The style was stunning.

@Nothin2seehere-e4z 5 лет назад

You taught us so much TED. You guys should have more subs.

@annastayziaa 3 года назад

thank you for this

@JustinAkkerman 5 лет назад

i love everything about your vids theyre amazing!!!!

@jaydonm4634 3 года назад

The movements and animation of Baldwin are so intrinsically him. This is phenomenal.

@gravity_dog 4 года назад

Wow the illustrationa and animation are gorgeous! Great piece.

@kevinfacey6975 2 года назад

I love the animation. I am just getting back into James Baldwin. I may not agree with everything he says, but what he says makes you think about a lot of things.

@chocofro3 3 года назад

Even after a few years of admiring and praising this man, I'm still learning so much about him. And as an artist, I'm equally obsessed and amazed with this animation. I could watch tv shows in this style forever!