<![CDATA[Scribe Podcast]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/scribe-podcast Scribe is a podcast from Kingmakers of Oakland that celebrates the brilliance, legacy, and impact of Black authors, writers, poets, filmmakers, and cultural thinkers. Through thoughtful, intergenerational conversations, Scribe explores the power of reading, literacy, storytelling, and the written word in shaping Black history, identity, and liberation.

Each episode brings together acclaimed authors, educators, artists, scholars, and young people to discuss books, ideas, and the stories that continue to influence our communities. From James Baldwin and Toni Morrison to emerging voices of today, Scribe creates a space where generations learn from one another and where literacy is celebrated as a tool for empowerment, imagination, and social change.

Whether you're a lifelong reader, an aspiring writer, an educator, or someone discovering Black literature for the first time, Scribe invites you into the conversation.

Learn more at KingmakersofOakland.org Follow us on social media @KingmakersofOakland

]]> RSS.com 2026.701.120359 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 14:01:02 GMT en 7add27bd-239a-5b66-9eea-4e993aff7c5c https://media.rss.com/scribe-podcast/podcast_cover_20260702_040700_8a3272092d65afb18516160a69bc6cbf.png Scribe Podcast https://rss.com/podcasts/scribe-podcast no Kingmakers of Oakland Kingmakers of Oakland Kingmakers of Oakland false episodic podcast false <![CDATA[Episode 1: James Baldwin’s World ft. Cecil Brown]]> Welcome to the inaugural episode of Scribe, a podcast series by Kingmakers of Oakland dedicated to celebrating the brilliance, history, and impact of Black authors, writers, and filmmakers .

In this episode, we sit down with acclaimed author and retired UC Berkeley professor Cecil Brown to discuss his work, James Baldwin's World . Recorded live in West Oakland, the panel features Grammy-winning musician Roger Glenn and retired professor and poet Cecil Ciscrown .

Key Topics Covered:

  • James Baldwin’s life in exile and his mastery of language
  • Literary dynamics with Richard Wright, Norman Mailer, and William Styron
  • The history and liberating impact of Black musicians and artists in Europe
  • Tracing oral storytelling traditions from George Moses Horton to Tupac Shakur
  • The ongoing mission of Kingmakers of Oakland to create safe spaces for youth

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction & Launch of Scribe

03:00 - James Baldwin's World & The Reality of Exile

09:00 - Baldwin’s Love of Language and Mastery of French

14:15 - Richard Wright, Norman Mailer, and Literary Rivalries

36:00 - Black Musicians in Europe & The Legacy of Jazz

54:00 - George Moses Horton, Tupac Shakur, and the Oral Tradition

1:04:00 - Safe Spaces: The Mission of Kingmakers of Oakland

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