The James Baldwin Interview ABC Buried

The segment reveals a unique glimpse into Baldwin's private life—as well as his resounding criticism about white fragility, as blisteringly relevant today as it was in 1979. If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser.       ABC Tried to Bury This James Baldwin Interview. Four Decades Later, It's Blisteringly Relevant.   In 1979, up-and-coming television producer Joseph Lovett scored the opportunity of a lifetime. Just a few months into his stint at 20/20, ABC's upstart television news magazine, Lovett was assigned a profile of James Baldwin, pegged to the publication of Baldwin's nineteenth book, Just Above My Head. Lovett was "beyond thrilled" to tell the titanic American writer's story—but it's taken until 2021 for that interview to see the light of day. Buried by ABC at the time, the segment has resurfaced over four decades later, revealing a unique glimpse into Baldwin's private life—as well as his resounding criticism about white fragility, as blisteringly relevant today as it was in 1979. Read More           Everlane Just Dropped the Perfect Summer Shirt—and It's Moving Fast   Is there anything more perfectly summery than the camp-collar shirt? Linen would be a strong contender. The crunchy, airy fabric is pretty much synonymous with summer. So—this might sound a little wild, but hear me out—what if someone were to put them together? Groundbreaking, right? Well, kinda. Camp shirts, with all their flowy, beachy vibes, tend to be made of something a bit more swooshy, like silk or tencel. So Everlane dropping a quartet of them made from linen is more of an event than you might think. Read More           Todd Snyder's New Q Timex Might Just Be His Best Yet   The new watch isn't the first time that Snyder has tackled a Q Timex—that was just about a year ago—but for our money, it's his best take on the style to date. And all it took was one tiny change: shifting the color of the dial from stark black to a cool, chilled-out cream. Read More           50+ Unique Father's Day Gifts for Dads Who Already Seems to Have Everything   There isn't a thing on this earth that your dad hasn't considered buying for himself, and then bought it for himself. He's quick to the trigger. He can, unsurprisingly, fend for himself. He's got the wisdom of the ages, and that wisdom is telling him that if he wants a futuristic gadget, or a spring jacket, or a whiskey decanter, he shouldn't have to wait to get it. So for Father's Day, you gotta think bigger—way the heck outside the box, into territory he hasn't considered himself. We'll get you started. The following are more than 50 ultra-unique gift ideas for dad. Love you, Pops. Read More           The 15 Best Early Amazon Prime Day Deals on Books (and an Audible Subscription)   When you think about Prime Day deals, chances are you think about Instant Pots, televisions, and dirt-cheap Alexa devices. But behind every flashy gadget deal is a lesser-known sale you can't afford to miss. Because Prime Day isn't just about tech or cookware—it also means seriously slashed prices on books. The jury's still out on which books will go on sale on Prime Day 2021, but lucky for us, Amazon already released some deals. We've taken the liberty of weeding through Amazon's early Prime Day offerings to bring you the best discounted books to scoop up right now. We've also scouted deals on books we love that are ringing in at way less than the list price right now. Whether you like to read on paper or listen via audiobook, don't waste any time—get shopping before the books sell out, and you'll be reading on a beach before you know it. Read More           Dads Without Dads: Absence and Presence on Father's Day   The absence of a Dad comes in many forms. They may be physically present but emotionally unavailable. There are separations of distance or divorce. Falling outs or moving ons. They may have given up their child for adoption or taken on a new family. Or died prematurely. Today, one in four children live without a father in their home. As an adult, I am now of the age where each year several of my friends lose their father. The "Dads without Dads" club is growing. Father's Day can be a bittersweet day. It is one to reflect on profound loss and ultimate gain; one of absence and presence. Read More         Read More on Esquire.com       Follow Us     Unsubscribe | Privacy Notice/Notice at Collection   esquire.com ©2021 Hearst Magazine Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Hearst Magazines, 300 West 57th Street, New York, NY 10019