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James Baldwin: Writer, Poet and Activist: Black History Month Fact 18

By Staff

BLACK HISTORY MONTH FACT #18

Did you know that famous writer, poet and activist James Baldwin was inspired at a young age by African American artist Beauford Delaney?

Beauford Delaney inspired James by showing him that African Americans can be artists.

Source: Library of Congress

James Baldwin: Writer, Poet, Activist: Black History Facts