As they discuss James Baldwin's poem, "Youth," Aldo and Dr. Roberts bring up the importance of music in the literary world of James Baldwin.  Dr. Roberts argues that one of Baldwin's literary themes is  taking care of and providing counsel to young people.  Dr. Roberts discusses how some elements of "The Fire Next Time" has some of the same elements as "Youth."    Aldo suggests that some of Baldwin's latter poems depict a departure from the stance held in "Youth."  After acknowledging Baldwin's symbolic role as "Uncle Jimmy," Aldo and Dr. Roberts discuss the first time that they themselves were referred to as "unk."  "The unk narratives, begin now..."Episode References:Who Can Afford To Improvise by Ed PavlicThe Fire Next TimeBaldwin Collected EssaysPhilip Brian HarperBook of Exodus Chapter 13; Verse 21Jimmy's Blues"Unk"Further Reading:Books by James BaldwinThe Furious Passage of James Baldwin by Fern M. EckmanJames Baldwin: A Biography  by David LeemingTalking At The Gates: by James CampbellBegin Again by Eddie Glaude, Jr.Baldwin's Harlem by Herb BoydJames Baldwin: Artist on Fire by W.J. WeatherbyJames Baldwin: Living in Fire by BilIf 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