Latest Past Events

The Evidence of Things Unseen: Baldwin, Faith, and Fiction

The Center for Fiction 15 Lafayette Avenue , Brooklyn

Join us in welcoming Yahdon Israel, founder of The Literaryswag Book Club and Senior Editor at Simon & Schuster, and Robert Jones, Jr. (formerly known as “Son of Baldwin”), the New York Times bestselling author of The Prophets, for a dynamic conversation about James Baldwin’s fiction. The pair will discuss the powerful link between Baldwin’s...

An Evening with Baldwin

BAAD! Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance 2474 Westchester Avenue, Bronx

Thursday, October 24 @ 6PM | FREE Celebrate the 100th birthday of the iconic James Baldwin with a screening of the doc I Am Not Your Negro, directed by Raoul Peck, followed by a panel of distinguished artists and scholars discussing Baldwin's enduring impact. Curated by Alicia Anabel Santos. Dinner and birthday cake included. Thursday,...

The National Museum of African-American History and Culture Presents: “Celebrating James Baldwin’s 100th Birthday: His Legacy and Influence on Modern Writers”

National Museum of African-American History and Culture 1400 Constitution Ave NW, Washington, D.C.

Join us for a special event celebrating James Baldwin's 100th birthday! We will explore his impact on contemporary theater, film, and literature. Come and engage in expert discussions on Baldwin's relevance today and enjoy a panel discussion with Suzan-Lori Parks, NMAAHC Museum Specialist Tulani Salahu-Din, and Robert Jones, Jr. Writer, activist, and scholar Darnell L. Moore will moderate this insightful conversation....