James Baldwin was both a genius and probably my favorite american of all time. Another Country is one of my favorite novels, and his observation of race, gender

James Baldwin was both a genius and probably my favorite american of all time. Another Country is one of my favorite novels, and his observation of race, gender, and american culture was razor sharp, but formed through a sincere dedication to the power of empathy, love, and kindness. Which is not to say he would soften his tongue in his critique. Honest to the point that it is still verboten to admit in professional circles the extent to which his critiques still apply today. He would have turned 100 this past week. I miss him every day and it was a devastating blow to american culture when he died.