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Jun 13, 2024 · James Baldwin was an essayist, novelist, and playwright whose eloquence and passion on the subject of race in America made him one of the most important voices of the 20th century. He was also one of the first Black writers to include queer themes in fiction, notably in Giovanni’s Room (1956), writing with a frankness that was ...
Jun 19, 2024 · James Baldwin. E. Maynard Adams Professor of English, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Co-editor of The Norton Anthology of African American Literature and The Oxford Companion to African American...
2 days ago · James Baldwin in New York, April 1964. (Robert Elfstrom/Villon Films/Getty Images) The now-legendary documentary, aired by KQED in February 1964, is called Take This Hammer — the title borrowed from the Black folk song of the same name that envisions an escape from brutal working conditions. The film follows James Baldwin on a tour of the ...
2 days ago · James Arthur Baldwin was born on August 2, 1924, into a nation grappling with Jim Crow and at the cusp of the Harlem Renaissance. This future literary luminary and passionate activist found himself thrust into a crucible of poverty, racism, and tempestuous social change. Rather than sinking under that heavy burden, Baldwin rose to become one of ...
1 day ago · Ligon and Golden are long-time friends widely recognised for their influence on contemporary art. Individually, they have both been featured in ArtReview's Power 100, and Golden was included on the 2024 Time 100 list.Together, they coined the term 'post-black art' to refer to a post-Civil Rights generation of African American artists and have collaborated on various other important projects.
Jun 9, 2024 · James Baldwin is one of the greatest writers in American literary history. His novels, essays, short stories, and other works have inspired generations of writers after him. His words stirred revolutionary action, served as the background to the Civil Rights Movement, and altered the fabric of the United States.
Jun 11, 2024 · The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery has announced “This Morning, This Evening, So Soon: James Baldwin and the Voices of Queer Resistance,” celebrating the 100th anniversary of the writer, essayist, playwright and activist.
Jun 12, 2024 · Heralded as a cultural prophet in life and death, James Baldwin and his legacy have transcended reality and spiraled into myth. The Black American writer was many things: aesthete, flaneur,...
Jun 11, 2024 · WASHINGTON - On the centennial of the birth of prolific writer James Baldwin, fans of his work will have an exciting new chance to engage with the writer and his impact on American history thanks...
Jun 18, 2024 · Meshell Ndegeocello talks about her album and ongoing inspiration from James Baldwin NPR's Tiny Desk is honoring Black Music Month with concerts lead by women, including Meshell Ndegeocello.
