Writer Siri Hustvedt on James Baldwin’s Complexity
Oct 5, 2024
Siri Hustvedt is a celebrated writer of fiction and nonfiction, who is inspired by the connections between the humanities and science.
Projects
Notes on a Native Son
Notes on a Native Son is a special audio series about the enduring influence of author and activist James Baldwin featuring the voices of those he inspired including Ta-Nehisi Coates, Nikki Giovanni, Bryan Stevenson and more. Hosted by journalist Razia Iqbal, each episode explores a passage by Baldwin that demonstrates the continued resonance of his writing and thought leadership on issues such as race, class, sexuality, power and belonging.
Episodes are also available as a podcast on Notes From America with Kai Wright. This series is made possible through a partnership between Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs and WNYC Studios.
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