James Baldwin
James Baldwin was a prominent American writer and social critic known for his eloquent essays and novels addressing love and humanity, reflecting the depth of emotion celebrated on Teddy Day.
Born on Aug 02, 1924 (101 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 1 | 5.00 | 0.38% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 224,654 | $350,000 | 1,326$ |
| France | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 54,898 | $2,700,000 | 2,271$ |
| Spain | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 29,222 | $1,400,000 | 875$ |
| Canada | 1 | 9.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 23,843 | $1,700,000 | 1,066$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 5,958 | $530,000 | 313$ |
| Totals | 5 | 219,441,482 | 338,575 | $6,680,000 | 5,851$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
James Baldwin was a Harlem-born writer, public speaker, and civil rights advocate whose works remain relevant in today's political landscape.
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Sweden:
James Baldwin, during his early career, found a sense of freedom in Paris that he could not experience in the USA.
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Spain:
James Baldwin is cited by Francia Márquez for his thoughts on confronting challenges.
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France:
James Baldwin is recognized as one of the most important authors of his time and was a prominent voice in the civil rights movement.
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South Africa:
In his seminal essay Down at the Cross, James Baldwin recounts how he slowly lost his faith.
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Ireland:
When he missed the train home, James Baldwin crashed on her sofa.
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Australia:
The writer’s estate has been fiercely protective of James Baldwin’s correspondence.
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New Zealand:
Baldwin's famous book The Fire Next Time had been published two years earlier and made him 'a prophet of racial reckoning'.
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Kenya:
James Baldwin reminds us that frowning upon acts of looting would be tantamount to accusing a captive population who has been robbed of everything.
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United States:
Davis Gates cited James Baldwin, a prominent writer and civil rights activist, in her speech.
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