Notes on a Native Son is a special audio series about the enduring influence of author and activist James Baldwin featuring the voices of those he inspired including Ta-Nehisi Coates, Nikki Giovanni, Bryan Stevenson and more. Hosted by journalist Razia Iqbal, each episode explores a passage by Baldwin that demonstrates the continued resonance of his writing and thought leadership on issues such as race, class, sexuality, power and belonging.

Episodes are also available as a podcast on Notes From America with Kai Wright. This series is made possible through a partnership between Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs and WNYC Studios.