Philadelphia Tribune, The, January 28th, 2003
McCoy, Lezlie B. Philadelphia Tribune, The 01-28-2003 Students with a love for literature have undoubtedly come across the writings of the multi-talented James Baldwin. Those who haven't heard of the prolific writer will still find his story of interest.
In 1924, Emma Birdis Jones, a young single mother, gave birth to James Arthur Baldwin in the Harlem section of New York City.
When Baldwin was still very young, his mother married a preacher, David Baldwin. Baldwin adopted James. The family was poor, and James and his adopted father David often had a turbulent relationship.
Baldwin was ex...
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