James Baldwin is regarded as one of the most important American writers and activists of the 20th century.  DeWitt Clinton High School was one of the first schools established in the history of a five borough New York City.  It was as this institution that Baldwin was a student, and it was at this institution that Baldwin practices his literary abilities as a writer for "The Magpie." In this first episode, Dr. Frank Leon Roberts and Aldo B. Martin discuss why Baldwin matters; why Clinton High School is important; and why The Magpie is pivotal.  Podcast References:Books by James BaldwinThe Furious Passage of James Baldwin by Fern Maria EckmanJames Baldwin: A Biography  by David LeemingTalking At The Gates: by James CampbellBegin Again by Eddie Glaude, Jr.The Castle on the Parkway by G. Pelisson and J.  GarveyIf you've enjoyed what you've heard, please rate and review this podcast on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts from. Email us at themagpieyears@gmail.com or you can find us on twitter (now known as X) @DrFrankRoberts and @aldobmartinLearn more about Dr. Frank Leon Roberts at Amherst.eduMore podcasts by Aldo B. Martin:The ReclamationThe Fatherhood ProjectYALD. The PodcastJammin' on the OneSo...Tell Me About Your Podcast