Mosaic Literary Conference: James Baldwin at 100

The Literary Freedom Project’s yearlong celebration, James Baldwin at 100, delves into the rich diversity of subject matter that Baldwin's work encompasses, offering a comprehensive exploration of his legacy: race, gender identity, policing, and other pressing issues.

Saturday, 11/23/2024
Andrew Freedman Home, 1125 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY
https://www.mosaiclitcon.com

t's time to register for the Mosaic Literary Conference: James Baldwin at 100. It happens on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 12pm at Andrew Freedman Home, BX. It's part of the Literary Freedom Project's yearlong celebration of Baldwin's centenary. MLC delves deeply into the diverse themes Baldwin addressed in his work, providing a comprehensive look at his enduring impact on race, gender, and other critical issues. FREE! LINK IN BIO

SCHEDULE
12:00-12:50: Workshop
THE BODY KNOWS: WRITING AS WITNESS
James Baldwin reminds us that "the world is before you, and you need not take it or leave it as it was when you came in." This workshop explores writing as embodied witness, drawing from somatic storytelling and collective healing practices to access the wisdom our bodies hold across generations.
Facilitator: Antoinette Cooper

1:00-1:50: Panel
BALDWIN AND BLACK MASCULINITIES: THEN AND NOW
With brief excerpts of Baldwin's essay and fiction, the panelists will, in a dynamic and generational conversation, extend a critical analysis of the personal, cultural, and political themes in Baldwin's work.
Panelists: Brad Walrond, Joel Francois, and Craig Knight

2:00-3:50: Screening & Panel
SOUL! JAMES BALDWIN AND NIKKI GIOVANNI TALK BACK
Join us for a rare public screening of a conversation between James Baldwin and Nikki Giovanni. A lively discussion will follow the screening.
Panelists: Paul Cato, tasha dougé, et al

4:00-4:50: Panel
WRITING AS PLACE-MAKING AND PLACE-KEEPING: JAMES BALDWIN AND
THE POWER OF LANGUAGE
This panel will explore how James Baldwin's literary work engages with the concepts of place-making and place-keeping, focusing on three distinct urban environments: Harlem, Paris, and Istanbul.
Panelists: Achille Tenkiang, et al

5:00-5:30: Workshop
JAMES BALDWIN AT 100 FOR EDUCATORS
Baldwin's identity as a Black, queer writer enriches cross-curricular study in history and media, including films like I Am Not Your Negro. Teachers can deepen learning by hosting debates on Baldwin's ideas, inspiring creative projects, and inviting community speakers to share his impact.
Facilitator: Branden Janese