Episode 1: James Baldwin’s World ft. Cecil Brown
Welcome to the inaugural episode of Scribe, a podcast series by Kingmakers of Oakland dedicated to celebrating the brilliance, history, and impact of Black authors, writers, and filmmakers . In this episode, we sit down with acclaimed author and retired UC Berkeley professor Cecil Brown to discuss his work, James Baldwin's World . Recorded live in West Oakland, the panel features Grammy-winning musician Roger Glenn and retired professor and poet Cecil Ciscrown . Key Topics Covered: James Baldwin’s life in exile and his mastery of language Literary dynamics with Richard Wright, Norman Mailer, and William Styron The history and liberating impact of Black musicians and artists in Europe Tracing oral storytelling traditions from George Moses Horton to Tupac Shakur The ongoing mission of Kingmakers of Oakland to create safe spaces for youth Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction & Launch of Scribe 03:00 - James Baldwin's World & The Reality of Exile 09:00 - Baldwin’s Love of Language and Mastery of French 14:15 - Richard Wright, Norman Mailer, and Literary Rivalries 36:00 - Black Musicians in Europe & The Legacy of Jazz 54:00 - George Moses Horton, Tupac Shakur, and the Oral Tradition 1:04:00 - Safe Spaces: The Mission of Kingmakers of Oakland Connect with Kingmakers of Oakland Stream our music, explore our afterschool programming, and learn more about our culturally responsive Crowns Curriculum. Website: https://kingmakersofoakland.org Instagram: @kingmakersofoakland
