How Music Helped James Baldwin Make Sense of Inequality

The transcript discusses a book exploring James Baldwin's work, focusing on his 1963 documentary, his meeting with Robert Kennedy, and the concept of double consciousness. It highlights the role of black music in Baldwin's work and its political dimensions, particularly through Ray Charles. The discussion emphasizes the broader implications for social science and the challenges of racial dynamics in America.

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