James Baldwin Centennial Celebration

The City College of New York presents a semester-long celebration of the enduring legacy of Harlem-bred writer and activist James Baldwin.

Born in 1924, James Baldwin’s extensive body of work, which spans essays, speeches, plays, poetry, short stories, and novels, fearlessly tackles racial and social issues, offering profound insights into the Black American experience in the 20th century that continue to resonate today.

Spanning fall 2024, the CCNY James Baldwin Centennial Celebration will encompass film screenings, panels, performances, a writing contest and a Harlem community walk centered on the legacy of James Baldwin, our hometown giant. With respect to two other vibrant Baldwin festivals unfolding nearby via One Book, One Bronx and the New York Public Library, and in collaboration with Harlem Renaissance High School and DeWitt Clinton High School, the City College celebration will spotlight the influence of Harlem upon Baldwin, and the influence of Baldwin upon the world.

Our celebration includes the following three components:

Our Hometown Giant Film Series

Screenings: Thursday, September 26 | Tuesday, November 12 | Thursday, November 21

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Symposium

Thursday, December 5th | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM

NAC Ballroom

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Harlem Community Walk

Friday, December 6th | 10 AM onwards

Departing from the NYPL Harlem Branch, 9 W 124th Street

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