"The Fire Next Time" is a book written by James Baldwin, a prominent African American writer and activist, in 1963. The book is a collection of two essays, "My Dungeon Shook: Letter to my Nephew on the One Hundredth Anniversary of Emancipation" and "Down At The Cross: Letter from a Region of My Mind".

In the book, Baldwin reflects on the state of race relations in America at the height of the Civil Rights Movement. He delves into his personal experiences as a Black man living in a deeply divided and prejudiced society. Baldwin also examines the role of religion, particularly Christianity, in perpetuating racial inequality and oppression.

"The Fire Next Time" was a powerful and influential work that challenged both Black and white readers to confront the realities of racism and discrimination in America. Baldwin's exploration of identity, race, and inequality continues to be relevant and thought-provoking in discussions of race and social justice today.