Notes of a native son: The world according to James Baldwin - Christina Greer
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Date: 2020-08-22
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Comments and reviews: 10
Vincent
The presentation is great but the content was disappointingly superficial to me. Aside from the fact that the FBI kept so many tabs on him, you've made him sound like just about any (non-violent) civil-rights hero/writer; whereas I believe he stood out big time as an intellectual! (Showing later Reagan-supporter and NRA-president Charlton Heston while saying white's were willing to hear was not exactly promoting Baldwin's eloquence much either.
I was almost jumping out of my socks when I saw Ted-Ed did something on Baldwin. You've made so many brief in-depth analysis's of relatively unknown or completely misunderstood historical figures that we're spot on and stimulated further reading.
You could've done a lot better here though. Please keep focusing on the subject's actual work rather then promoting his/her heroism.
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The presentation is great but the content was disappointingly superficial to me. Aside from the fact that the FBI kept so many tabs on him, you've made him sound like just about any (non-violent) civil-rights hero/writer; whereas I believe he stood out big time as an intellectual! (Showing later Reagan-supporter and NRA-president Charlton Heston while saying white's were willing to hear was not exactly promoting Baldwin's eloquence much either.
I was almost jumping out of my socks when I saw Ted-Ed did something on Baldwin. You've made so many brief in-depth analysis's of relatively unknown or completely misunderstood historical figures that we're spot on and stimulated further reading.
You could've done a lot better here though. Please keep focusing on the subject's actual work rather then promoting his/her heroism.
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zam
If theres 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. Ive 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 its doors closed for the day. Please guys, read it, this book will bring so much clarity in times like these!
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If theres 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. Ive 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 its doors closed for the day. Please guys, read it, this book will bring so much clarity in times like these!
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Jesus
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!
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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!
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dicknijmegen
Nice animation, but this is a very surface level history lesson. The title (the world according to ) suggest an explanation of his ideas. Anyone have another good video on it? I'm very close to reading one of his books, but i am not sure i want to commit yet.
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Nice animation, but this is a very surface level history lesson. The title (the world according to ) suggest an explanation of his ideas. Anyone have another good video on it? I'm very close to reading one of his books, but i am not sure i want to commit yet.
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ted_ed
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?
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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?
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Joanna
Professor Greer
Baldwin wasThe Creator-so we could speak to each other at unimaginable intensities of feelings, so we could make sense to each other at higher and higher tempos
Baraka
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Professor Greer
Baldwin wasThe Creator-so we could speak to each other at unimaginable intensities of feelings, so we could make sense to each other at higher and higher tempos
Baraka
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Sonya
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!
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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!
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Leonard
So many great African Americans, I love they way he articulated the struggle. He life and works still making a difference we should continue to spread his message.
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So many great African Americans, I love they way he articulated the struggle. He life and works still making a difference we should continue to spread his message.
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S.
I don't think he would be accepted today. He was too nuanced and intellectual and I think he also believed in salvaging the essentials of the American project.
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I don't think he would be accepted today. He was too nuanced and intellectual and I think he also believed in salvaging the essentials of the American project.
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string1414
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!
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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!
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