James Baldwin’s Lesson for Teachers in a Time of Turmoil Rigorous lessons are not mutually exclusive from culturally and politically relevant ones.

“Let’s begin by saying that we are living through a very dangerous time.” So opens “A Talk to Teachers,” which James Baldwin delivered to a group of educators in October, 1963.

“We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist”

James Baldwin

Had a truly awesome workshop this Saturday. Special thanks to Dr. Nicole Lavalais and Chicago State University, my alma mater.