We’re Going to Meet the Man!

This year, One Book One Bronx honors the lasting legacy of activist, scholar, and writer James Baldwin with a series of discussions, panels, screenings, and wellness, focusing on a wide range of literary works and ideas. Click here for details.

Going to Meet the Man by James Baldwin
Going to Meet the Man, published in 1965, is a collection of eight short stories that cover many topics related to anti-Black racism in American society: African-American–Jewish relations, the creative process, criminal justice, drug addiction, jazz, sexuality, and white supremacy.

Saturdays, 12-1:30p: July 20, 27, August 3, 10, & 17
- James Baldwin Outdoor Learning Center, 100 W Mosholu Pkwy S
7/20: Intros & book distribution
7/27: pgs 1-57
8/3: pgs 58-100
8/10: pgs 101-166
8/17: pgs 167-249
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Mondays, 7-8:30p: July 22, 29, Aug 5, 12, & 19
- BAAD/Bronx Academy of Art & Dance, 2474 Westchester Ave
7/22: Intros & book distribution
7/29: pgs 1-57
8/5: pgs 58-100
8/12: pgs 101-166
8/19: pgs 167-249
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Tuesdays, 7-8:30p: July 23, 30, August 6, & 13
- on Zoom
7/23: pgs 1-57
7/30: pgs 58-100
8/6: pgs 101-166
8/13: pgs 167-249
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