Native Sons
The event took place at the Dewitt Clinton High School that Mr. Stein and Mr. Baldwin attended together in the Bronx.
Author, playwright, and editor Sol Stein discussed his book, Native Sons: A Friendship That Created One of the Greatest Works of the Twentie… read more
Author, playwright, and editor Sol Stein discussed his book, Native Sons: A Friendship That Created One of the Greatest Works of the Twentieth Century: Notes of A Native Son. The author reflected on his friendship with the late author James Baldwin, and described their collaboration on the book, Notes of a Native Son. Harvard University African American Studies Chair Henry Louis Gates also spoke at the event that marked the 80th anniversary of James Baldwin’s birth. After their speeches, they answered audience members' questions.
The event took place at the Dewitt Clinton High School that Mr. Stein and Mr. Baldwin attended together in the Bronx. close
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