"The moment we cease to hold each other,
the moment we break faith with one another,
the sea engulfs us and the light goes out."
James Baldwin
James Baldwin (1924-1987) was a controversial author focused on masculinity, sexuality, race and class challenges and barriers. He was an active participant in the earliest civil rights movements, as well as, a voice for gay liberation which was unheard of at the time.
Baldwin's characters were primarily African American and gay, facing both internal and external obstacles. His writings dealt with personal and psychological dynamics in search for social and self acceptance.
In the late 60's, James Baldwin's poems, essays, novels, and plays intrigued me as his artistic words were stimulating and insightful. He was never silent. His writings encouraged me to view human beings in a loving light, highlighting the need for connection.
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