Notes Of A Native Son 5 of 12 – The Harlem Ghetto

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Baldwin widens his scope to geography — the neighborhood of Harlem in New York City to be exact. Here, Baldwin explores the social and psychological impact of living in an economically depressed area where residents are trapped by high rents, low-paying jobs and a government that doesn’t seem to care.

Episode Credits

  • Melvin Hinton Host
  • Michele Good Technical Director

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