This episode discusses an interview that teenage Baldwin conducted in the Magpie.  Also discussed, is James Baldwin's student/teacher relationship with Harlem Renaissance poet, Countee Cullen.   Elena from 3B  joins Aldo as a special guest host for this episode (don't worry - Professor. Roberts will be back next week!).  Elena and Aldo discuss how the Harlem Renaissance, and the Civil Rights Movement are directly linked to Clinton High School and James Baldwin.  "Rendezvous with Life" (the interview) is read by Emmanuel and Harrison "Rendezvous with Life" (the poem) is read by HarrisonEpisode References:Countee CullenThe Harlem RenaissanceAlain LockeThe New NegroI Have A Rendezvous with Death by Alan SeegerI Have A Rendezvous with Life by Countee CullenFurther 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