In the article by James Baldwin, a lot of things were mentioned. What I found confusing was how it talked about education then went straight to racism. It was hard for me to find the connection. I feel like the connection was not learning racism in school. It talks about depression as well. It’s kind of boring as well. What makes it boring is the fact that it jumps from one idea to another and as soon as you try to make a connection then boom it jumps into another topic. When I was reading the section where it stated
I was not a “nigger” even though you called me one. But if I was a “nigger” in your eyes, there was something about you-there was something you needed. I had to realize when I was very young that I was none of those things I was told I was”. This hits home for me because I can relate. We we’re all told something we’re not. Someone always said you can’t do this you can’t do that. But like the author said he never payed any attention to those people. If you pay attention to nay sayers you won’t live.
Although I found this boring and confusing for the most part it was alright.
