In his latter years at DeWitt Clinton High School, James Baldwin wrote a poem titled “Loose Stone Rolling.”  Professor Roberts argues that young Baldwin was proclaiming his life’s purpose with this poem.  Aldo argues that such a proclamation was made years prior, during Baldwin's middle school days.  The conversation then shifts as the duo introduce and discuss yet another one of Baldwin’s peer collaborators at the Magpie: world renowned photographer, Richard Avedon"Loose Stone Rolling" is read by Elena from 3B"Spring At Coventry" is read by EmmanuelEpisode References Richard AvedonThe Ring ShoutThe Changing SameThe Color PurpleSchomburg Center for Research in Black CultureThe James Baldwin PapersNothing Personal 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 Bill V. MullenThe 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