We Can Agree to Disagree Unless Your Disagreement Is Rooted
My disagreement with Trump is indeed rooted in his support for the oppression of people he and his supporters see as different, and against their denial of their humanity and right to exist. « I always knew I wasn`t a negro. But if I am not the negro, and if it is true that your invention reveals you, who is the negro? According to Scott E. Page, a systems scientist and political scientist, the diversity of experiences and perspectives can be a strength as long as there is agreement on values and end goals. But if there is no agreement on core values and goals, this force can become destructive. Given all this, it was obvious that Baldwin had no shortage of comments. Scroll down to find 10 of Baldwin`s key quotes that will change your life. I find it interesting that you don`t mention homosexuals and those who were born outside the heteronormative model in your list of deserving Americans. Of all the categories you mention, we are the only underserved group that is not the same, at least on paper. I hope the omission doesn`t indicate that you agree with Trump et al.
regarding the oppression of homosexuals. I hope that all those who have suffered the devastation of oppression in particular have not reached such a level of comfort in their success in the struggle against it that they may then feel entitled to apply it to others whose aesthetics they may not understand. « You have to go as your blood beats. » – James Baldwin. Happy birthday to the icon. pic.twitter.com/DuMtENSaJA The Language Level icon indicates a user`s knowledge of the languages they are interested in. When you set your language level, other users may give you answers that aren`t too complex or too simple. « We can disagree and love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist, » @SonofBaldwin (Robert Jones Jr.) This quote from James Baldwin describes Trump`s attacks well: « Anything you describe to another person is also a revelation of who you are and who you think you are. You cannot describe anything without betraying your point of view, your aspirations, your fears, your hopes. Nor should we dehumanize Trump and those who support him. But accepting their humanity does not mean that we accept their positions.
We do not accept beliefs or guidelines that mean that people are less than others. We cannot accept personal or institutional efforts towards others. We know there is suffering and fear in America, but it`s not limited to whites. This fear and suffering does not give us the right to attack those who are considered different. What we want is to build a society where justice, love and belonging are at the centre, where diversity is a strength and where the humanity of all peoples is recognized. Baldwin`s most famous novel is his first novel of 1953, « Go Tell It On the Mountain » (pictured right), a semi-autobiographical novel set in 1930s Harlem. The book takes a close look at the role of the Church in the lives of black Americans and re-examines the duality of the lens that Baldwin considered Christian. The novel remained a favorite among readers and attained cult status. I just started reading _The Journey of Little Charlie_ by Christopher Paul Curtis, and he got me to the opening quote from James Baldwin. #kidlit #currentlyreading t.co/Wsteh5v08a pic.twitter.com/VIwoKPFwqc James Baldwin`s greatness could never be underestimated, and his relevance in 2020 is arguably greater than ever as the country faces problems he documented decades ago. Through this documentation in the form of his literary gifts to the world, as well as speeches and interviews, Baldwin`s brilliance was immortalized with the wise wisdom that gave way to a series of quotes attributed to him that stood the test of time. What we want is a society in which our highest values are not just for power or profit, but for a dignified life.
. « I would like to make two suggestions. The first is that poets, that is, all artists, are ultimately the only people who know the truth about us. Soldiers don`t do it, statesmen don`t, priests don`t, union leaders don`t. Only poets. We have to be careful to remember that it wasn`t just another choice. This election was not just about the economy or what we have or don`t have, but about who we are and who is part of it. Much of American history has been a struggle over who belongs, who could become a full member. .