James Baldwin

American Writer James Baldwin

Learn More About James Baldwin On His Birthday

Novelist, essayist, and playwright James Baldwin stands out as one of America’s most-treasured wordsmiths, notable for his bold ruminations on…
by D.L. Chandler
08.24.21
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Watch These James Baldwin Interviews For His Birthday

James Baldwin shares words of wisdom and intellect in a series of interviews.
by Lakin Starling
08.24.21
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Life-Changing James Baldwin Quotes To Honor His Birthday

James Baldwin would have turned 97 years old this year. Here are 10 of the most important things he said…
by NewsOne Staff
08.24.21
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Ruby Dee, Ossie Davis’ Archives Open To Public

Harlem’s Schomburg Center has opened Ruby Dee and Ossie Davis’ archives to the public.
by NewsOne Staff
09.09.21
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James Baldwin's Home In France Slated For Demolition

A luxury apartment complex will replace James Baldwin’s former home in France, despite a campaign to convert it into a…
by nigelroberts1
11.28.17
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‘Conversation’ Won’t Heal Crazy White Folks

After the poisoning of a University of Hartford Black student, dialogue about integration won't be enough to stop White terrorism.
by Asha French, NewsOne Contributor
11.02.17
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Barry Jenkins Adapts James Baldwin Novel

Barry Jenkins will adapt “If Beale Street Could Talk” by seminal writer James Baldwin for his next film.
by Joshua Adams, Contributor
07.11.17
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James Baldwin’s Personal Archives Add Heft To Writer’s…

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in New York will display unpublished writings, manuscripts and photos previously maintained…
by D.L. Chandler
05.08.17
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James Baldwin's Work Acquired By Harlem Museum

The Schomburg, which houses more than 10 million objects pertaining to Black culture, announced the news on Wednesday night.
by Angela Bronner Helm
04.13.17
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James Baldwin Inspires New Generation

A New York high school named for James Baldwin uses his work in its curriculum. It inspires the students' activism.
by nigelroberts1
02.14.17
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‘I Am Not Your Negro’ Doc Gives Baldwin’s…

A new documentary about James Baldwin, the late activist-writer, highlights America’s disappointing progress around issues of race and equality.
by Joshua Adams
01.19.17
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SCOTUS Ruling On Illegal Searches Opens Americans Up…

The Supreme Court examined a case out of Utah that questioned whether it was constitutional for evidence collected unlawfully by…
by NewsOne Now
04.10.18
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Don Lemon Thinks He Could Be James Baldwin…

CNN anchor Don Lemon, who has criticized Black Lives Matter and other activists for standing up for their rights, told…
by ionelholloway
04.17.21
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Do Black People Hold Each Other Back?

“You know, it’s not the world that was my oppressor, because what the world does to you, if the world…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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OPINION: Do Intelligent Black People Have A Harder…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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OPINION: Are White People Smarter than Black People?
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19
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