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5 months ago

Brooklyn Library Exhibit Pays Tribute to James Baldwin's Decade in Istanbul

The Brooklyn Public Library is honoring James Baldwin's legacy with an exhibition showcasing his transformative decade in Istanbul, exploring art and civil rights.
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fromCornell Chronicle
1 month ago

Library puts rare James Baldwin collection on exhibit | Cornell Chronicle

The George Bixby collection of James Baldwin's works is now housed at Cornell University, providing a comprehensive resource for studying Baldwin's impact on literature and civil rights.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
5 months ago

Brooklyn Library Exhibit Pays Tribute to James Baldwin's Decade in Istanbul

The Brooklyn Public Library is honoring James Baldwin's legacy with an exhibition showcasing his transformative decade in Istanbul, exploring art and civil rights.
Black Lives Matter
fromCornell Chronicle
1 month ago

Library puts rare James Baldwin collection on exhibit | Cornell Chronicle

The George Bixby collection of James Baldwin's works is now housed at Cornell University, providing a comprehensive resource for studying Baldwin's impact on literature and civil rights.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why decolonise Shakespeare when all the world's a stage for his ideas on injustice? | Kenan Malik

Baldwin's journey with Shakespeare illustrates a profound relationship where he initially views language as a tool of oppression, only to later embrace it as a means to express his own experiences.
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fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

Refinding James Baldwin

Baldwin's legacy is complex, often reduced to a canonical image that overlooks critical aspects of his identity, such as his queerness, which informs his love and perspective.
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fromNytimes
8 months ago

Garth Greenwell: A Classic Can Be Both 'Homophobic' and 'Lifesaving'

James Baldwin's "Giovanni's Room" has resonated with generations of queer people, illuminating complex identities and relationships, challenging readers to engage deeply with literary discussions.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

Baldwin's Blues for Mister Charlie,' 60 Years After It Hit Broadway

James Baldwin's commitment to his artistic vision despite external pressures is a testament to his courage and integrity.
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