James Baldwin was born 100 years ago, on Aug. 2, 1924, in Harlem Hospital. He wrote in 1955, ... “Every day, I really work to walk in his company,” Parks says.

Writer James Baldwin is remembered by his family, a scholar, a journalist and a playwright on his 100th birthday. ... “Every day, I really work to walk in his company,” Parks says.

The work is now on display at BPL’s new exhibit, “ Turkey Saved My Life, Baldwin in Istanbul 1961-71,” which opened on Dec. 12.Housed in the lobby of the main branch on Eastern Parkway, the exhibit ...

Garrett also went on a pilgrimage through the most important locations on Baldwin’s journey: Harlem, Paris, and a small village in Switzerland. While this globe-trotting plays only a tiny role in The ...

Writer, poet and activist James Baldwin (1924-1987) was one of the leading literary voices of the civil rights movement. ... kissed and spanked him and watched him learn to walk.

Friday marks what would have been the 100th birthday of James Baldwin, ... one of his sisters, said in an interview. “He would say, ‘You have to walk straight into it. ...

“I wear all the bells and whistles when I walk out my door because I represent my whole family and if you know any Detroiters, ... James Baldwin is on view now through February 28, 2025.

Writer James Baldwin is remembered by his family, a scholar, a journalist and a playwright on his 100th birthday. ... “Every day, I really work to walk in his company,” Parks says.