James Baldwin
Text by Dr. Lindsey Swindall, HASS
2024 is the 100th anniversary of the birth of African American writer/activist James Baldwin.
Baldwin's books are sometimes banned because of his honest assessments of race, poverty and LGBTQ life in American society.
He's considered by many to be one of the most important writers and thinkers of the twentieth century.
Learn more about Baldwin's legacy in this article which featured Dr. Swindall from HASS.
R. Kaulessar, NorthJersey.com, Aug. 2024
Read Some Baldwin
Books from the Library
Internet Resources
Current Exhibits on Baldwin in NYC
Or explore his archives:
James Baldwin Collection, Schomburg Center for Research on Black Culture
