Mosaic Literary Conference: James Baldwin at 100
The Mosaic Literary Conference fosters a collaborative space for individuals interested in literature, education, and the arts. MLC plays a crucial role in promoting creative thinking and knowledge sharing within the community. By inviting educators, community and arts organizations, as well as the general public, the conference facilitates a diverse and inclusive exchange of ideas.

Saturday, 12-6pm, November 23, 2024
Andrew Freedman Home, 1125 Grand Concourse, BX NYC
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One Book One Bronx
Killing the Black Body by Dorothy E. Roberts
This is a no-holds-barred response to the liberal and conservative retreat from an assertive, activist, and socially transformative civil rights agenda of recent years - using a Black feminist lens and the issue of the impact of recent legislation, social policy, and welfare "reform" on Black women's - especially poor Black women's - control over their bodies' autonomy.

Saturdays, 12-1:30pm, Oct 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, & 30
• BronxArtSpace, 700 Manida St (entrance on Spofford Ave.)
Oct 26: Intros & Free books
Nov 2: pgs 1-81
Nov 9: pgs 82-149
Nov 16: pgs 150-245
Nov 30: pgs 264-end of book
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Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm, Oct 29, Nov 5, 13, & 20
• on Zoom
Oct 29: pgs 1-81
Nov 5: pgs 82-149
Nov 12: pgs 150-245
Nov 19: pgs 264-end of book
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One Book One Bronx
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
Giovanni's Room is a 1956 novel by James Baldwin. The book focuses on the events of an American man living in Paris and his feelings and frustrations with his relationships with other men, particularly an Italian bartender named Giovanni, whom he meets at a Parisian gay bar.

The Bronx Museum: Feb 3, 11, 17, 24, & Mar 2
Zoom: Feb 6, 13, 20, & 27

One Book One Bronx
Punch Me Up to the Gods: A Memoir by Brian Broome
A poetic and raw coming-of-age memoir in essays about blackness, masculinity, and addiction, Punch Me Up to the Gods: A Memoir introduces a powerful new talent in Brian Broome, whose early years growing up in Ohio as a dark-skinned Black boy harboring crushes on other boys propel forward this gorgeous, aching, and unforgettable debut.

The Bronx Museum: Mar 16, 23, Apr 6, 13, & 4/21
Zoom: Mar 19, 26, Apr 2, & 9

One Book One Bronx
Temple Folk by Aliyah Bilal
In Temple Folk by Aliyah Bilal, Black Muslims contemplate the convictions of their race, religion, economics, politics, and sexuality in America. The ten stories in this collection contribute to the bounty of diverse narratives about Black life by intimately portraying the experiences of a community that resists the mainstream culture.

Bronx Collab: May 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30
Bronx River Community Garden: May 4, 11, 18, 25 & June 1
Zoom: May 7, 14, 21, & 28
May 28: Aaliyah Bilal in Conversation

One Book One Bronx
Go Tell It On The Mountain by James Baldwin
In Go Tell It On The Mountain, first published in 1953, Baldwin chronicles a fourteen-year-old boy's discovery of the terms of his identity as the stepson of the minister of a storefront Pentecostal church in Harlem.
The Bronx Collab: June 6, 13, 20, 27, & July 3
Bronx River Community Garden: Jun 8, 15, 22, 29, & July 6
Zoom: Jun 11, 18, 25, & July 2

MONDAY, JUNE 17, 6-9PM
Juneteenth + Pride Month
Poetry House Open Mic: Reflect, Empower, and Unite

Join us for an evening celebrating Pride Month and its themes: Reflect, Empower, and Unite. Don't miss the launch of Poetry House's first zine! As part of the Literary Freedom Project’s James Baldwin centenary celebration, we’ll honor Baldwin’s legacy with blackout poetry and more.

5p: Collaging, screening and discussion on Baldwin’s work
6p: Blackout poetry, open mic performances and zine launch

LOCATION: ID Studio Theater, 311 East 140th Street, Bronx

Free and open to all. No previous experience needed.

This event provides a space for queer artists to thrive and Black and Brown poets to shine. Come early, grab a postcard, and make blackout poetry to be featured in an online exhibition.

Presented by ID Studio Theater, curated by Scarlet Gomez, sponsored by One Love One Mic, in collaboration with the Literary Freedom Project.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 6:30-9PM
POETRY WORKSHOP / TALLER DE POESÍA
"If Bronx Streets Could Talk"

"Know from whence you came. If you know whence you came, there are absolutely no limitations to where you can go." - James Baldwin

Join us for a Juneteenth celebration with "If Bronx Streets Could Talk," a poetry workshop honoring James Baldwin's If Beale Street Could Talk. Hosted by ID Studio, in collaboration with the Literary Freedom Project and the Langston Hughes Parlor, this event aims to amplify untold stories from our community. Led by Donat De La Cruz and Felicia Cade, participants will learn to uplift diverse voices through personal pieces. 

LOCATION: ID Studio Theater, 311 East 140th Street, Bronx

- No previous writing experience is necessary
- Free admission
- Facilitated in English and Spanish
- Food and drinks will be served. 

SATURDAY, JULY 13, 2-4PM
Pages II Poses

Pages II Poses is an immersive experience that builds a connection between literature and yoga movement. As we bend and fold the pages, the words will inspire how the body bends and folds with each movement, followed by a moment of reflection. Selected passages will explore a variety of themes. Each participant will walk away with a new knowing of the words and their bodies. In honor of his centennial birthday, this session will pull passages from The Last Interview by James Baldwin. Join tasha and Jazy as they bring wellness to Baldwin’s words while championing his fearlessness and integrity as an exceptional writer, profound thinker, and dynamic individual.

Location: The Bronx Collab, 3866 White Plains Rd at 222nd St.
Facilitators: tasha & Jazy

What to Bring:
• Comfortable clothing for movement
• Your yoga mat (or chairs will be provided)
• An open mind and heart

This session welcomes individuals of all ages and physical abilities, requiring no prior experience in yoga.

One Book One Bronx
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

Mondays, 7-8:30p: July 22, 29, Aug 5, 12, & 19
- BAAD/Bronx Academy of Art & Dance, 2474 Westchester Ave

Tuesdays, 7-8:30p: July 23, 30, August 6, & 13
- on Zoom

SATURDAY, AUGUST 17, 2024, 7pm
Bronx Rising!: James Baldwin Centennial
Another Country —The Soundtrack

Filled with references to jazz, blues, and gospel music, James Baldwin’s Another Country explores intersections of racial identity and sexuality through Baldwin’s tortured protagonist, Rufus Scott, a jazz musician. Bronx Rising!: James Baldwin Centennial will feature songs from the book, from Bessie Smith to Billie Holiday to Charlie Parker. Bobby Sanabria's Quarteto Ache' will perform with guest vocalist Antoinette Montague.

Presented by Bronx Music Hall, 438 East 163rd St.

One Book One Bronx
Heads of the Colored People: Stories
by Nafissa Thompson-Spires
In Heads of the Colored People: Stories, Nafissa Thompson-Spires grapples with race, identity politics, and the contemporary middle class in this "vivid, fast, funny, way-smart, and verbally inventive" collection.

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Saturdays, 12-1:30pm, Sept 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, & 12
- James Baldwin Outdoor Learning Center, 100 W Mosholu Pkwy S

Saturdays, 12-1:30pm, Sept 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, & 12
- BronxArtSpace, 700 Manida St

Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm, Sept 17, 24, Oct 1, & 8
- on Zoom

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2024, 6pm
SOUL! James Baldwin and Nikki Giovanni
Screening & Talkback
Then 47-year-old novelist James Baldwin is interviewed by 28-year-old poet Nikki Giovanni in a two-part presentation of WNET’s “SOUL!" Taped in London in 1971, the wide-ranging conversation explores Black life in America, the struggle for racial justice, and evolving gender roles while also offering insight into the work and artistic process of two literary icons.
- The Bronx Library Center, 310 E Kingsbridge Rd.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2024, 1:30 – 4:00pm
I Am Not Your Negro
Join us for a thought-provoking, discussion centered around Raoul Peck’s powerful documentary I Am Not Your Negro. Through a blend of YouTube clips and live conversations, we will delve into key themes from the film, including social justice, civil rights, racial inequality, and more.

Student Experimental Theatre (Black Box Theater)
250 Bedford Park Blvd West, Bronx, NY

Don't miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue inspired by the enduring legacy of James Baldwin.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1:30PM
Literature to Life presents
If Beale Street Could Talk by James Baldwin
Mini-Performance and Community Conversation
Bronx Library Center • 310 E Kingsbridge Rd

Literature to Life presents a selection from their Signature Performance of James Baldwin's novel If Beale Street Could Talk. Narrated by the story's young heroine, it portrays one family’s struggle for justice in a society where institutional discrimination threatens to tear lives apart. The themes of the story continue to resonate powerfully with contemporary audiences from diverse backgrounds.

Performed by Channie Waites
Adapted and directed by Elise Thoron

Literature To Life is a performance-based literacy program that presents professionally staged verbatim adaptations of American literary classics.

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One Book One Bronx
Killing the Black Body by Dorothy E. Roberts
This is a no-holds-barred response to the liberal and conservative retreat from an assertive, activist, and socially transformative civil rights agenda of recent years - using a Black feminist lens and the issue of the impact of recent legislation, social policy, and welfare "reform" on Black women's - especially poor Black women's - control over their bodies' autonomy.

Saturdays, 12-1:30pm, Oct 26, Nov 2, 9, 16, & 30
- BronxArtSpace, 700 Manida St (entrance on Spofford Ave.)

Tuesdays, 7-8:30pm, Oct 29, Nov 5, 13, & 20
- on Zoom

NOVEMBER 23, 2024
Mosaic Literary Conference: James Baldwin at 100
The Mosaic Literary Conference fosters a collaborative space for individuals interested in literature, education, and the arts. MLC plays a crucial role in promoting creative thinking and knowledge sharing within the community. By inviting educators, community and arts organizations, as well as the general public, the conference facilitates a diverse and inclusive exchange of ideas. The workshops offered at the conference cover a range of topics related to literature, education, and creative expression. These sessions provide opportunities for professional development, skill enhancement, and networking.

The Andrew Freedman Home
1125 Grand Concourse • The BX