The Fire Next Time

The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin James Baldwin wrote The Fire Next Time in 1962. America was a nation in crisis at the beginning of this decade. The decision to send troops to Vietnam caused much debate across the country. Integration of schools began the previous decade but had been meant with misgivings, fear, and often violence. America was still segregated by color, as Blacks and Whites were not treated equally. James Baldwin was an …

…free the black man in America. He did see civil unrest, riots, and a stronger and more united voice for black people. Changes did begin to occur in the 1960’s and are continuing today. These changes have not been overnight and probably too slow for Baldwin. It would be interesting to hear his opinion of White Americans, and what should be done to create more equality for the black man as the twenty-first century begins.