Discover Beyond Baldwin

1. Research for facts that had great impact on James Baldwin as a writer.
2. Who might have been his idols when he was a teen?
3. Who were the celebrated artists, musicians, and writers of 1930-40's Harlem?
4. Can you find any artwork  that illustrates the themes in Baldwin's writing?
5. How did Baldwin's works contribute to the Civil Rights Movement? Can you select some quotes from his writing as slogans for the Movement?
6. Can you find another writer who shares Baldwin's perceptions? Any music, artwork, poetry or short stories that relate or enhance the themes in Baldwin's work?