We wouldn't be anywhere without you, your bottomless heart, your hands that fly up in rage & passion, your wit & work & grace, your Black Queer genius, your outfits that shame anyone else with the courage to show up. Happy birthday, James Baldwin. I hope heaven is loud with your laughter. I hope your Being is satisfied. I hope you are restful and at the fullest peace. Thank you for leading us to our better selves. We love you. We are grateful for you. We wouldn't be shit without you. #JamesBaldwin #JimmyBaldwin #Harlem #BlackHistory #Blackculture #Blackqueergenius #Blackjoy #Blackgenius #Blackwriters #Blackicon #blackgaylove #blackqueermagic #QueerIcon #queeraf #gaywriters #LeoSzn #blackcreatives #blackgaymen #queerwriter #queerwriters #essays #essay #essayist #LenaHorne #BlackLiberation #Blackwriter #gratitude #leo #leoseason♌️ #madisonwi