My Dungeon Shook

Subtitle: My Dungeon Shook Letter to my nephew on the one hundredth anniversary of the emancipation

Series: The Fire Next Time

James Baldwin

In James Baldwin's essay, "My Dungeon Shook," he reflects on the legacy of racism in America and the need for African Americans to confront it. He begins by discussing the importance of family and the need for African Americans to recognize their shared history and culture. He then moves on to discuss the need for African Americans to confront the racism they face in their daily lives. He argues that African Americans must recognize the power of their own voices and use them to challenge the racism they face.... AI Generated Content

~1963 CE

Available in: English