https://youtu.be/oMkiddwdqro?si=8Tbsoc5_AKXCpkth This is the second poem of "A Requiem for Jimmy," a spoken word performance in honor of the life and legacy of James Baldwin, performed April 9, 2025 at NCCU for a FREE SHOW on behalf of The James Baldwin Society of NCCU. The poem interprets Baldwin's aversion to protest literature and his philosophy … Continue reading “EVERYBODY’S PROTEST POEM” (from A Requiem for Jimmy”
https://youtu.be/02u78tJctIE This is the show opener for "A Requiem for Jimmy," a spoken word performance in honor of the life and legacy of James Baldwin, performed April 9, 2025 at NCCU for a FREE SHOW on behalf of The James Baldwin Society of NCCU. The poem interprets Baldwin's response to an interviewer asking why it … Continue reading “I AIN’T ALWAYS AN ARTIST … SOMETIMES I GET THE BLUES” (from A Requiem for Jimmy)
Recently, the Trump administration launched an attack on the Smithsonian and other government funded institutions that hold space for minority representation, claiming "there has been a "concerted and widespread' effort over the past decade to rewrite American history by replacing 'objective facts' with a 'distorted narrative driven by ideology rather than truth,' adding that it … Continue reading American Erasure: This Is Not A Time To Be Afraid
"The "hidden curriculum" refers to the unwritten, unofficial, and often unintended lessons, values, and perspectives that students learn in school, distinct from the formal curriculum. These are the unspoken messages and norms conveyed through the school environment, teacher behavior, and student interactions. " I had an opportunity earlier this year to participate in a professional development workshop on … Continue reading On “Hidden Curriculum”: Teaching Students How to Be Students
(This blog post was inspired by a meeting with students for The James Baldwin Society on 3.26.25. I've been reflecting on their expressions of exhaustion all day. I HOPE this offers some consolation ... some strategy for survival). https://videopress.com/v/Pawqqmfd?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&autoPlay=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true "This is precisely the time when artists go to work... not when everything is fine, but … Continue reading The Purge
This is your reminder ... to take care of your mental health ... INTENTIONALLY. Lots of people wait until things get heavy to do the work of mental health maintenance. I talked with a friend this week who told me they can't think of a reason to go to therapy, but if something ever comes … Continue reading Mental Health Matters
I'm excited to announce the first community service initiative of The James Baldwin Soceity of NCCU! We're launching a clothing drive since fall is upon us, and winter will be here before you know it. Growing up in poverty is a prominent part of James Baldwin's story. In Go Tell It on the Mountain (1953), … Continue reading Truth in Service
I'm super excited that we're finally launching the James Baldwin Society of NCCU! 25 students signed up over the course of two days. Students are still interested in J. Baldwin's legacy and that gets me pumped more than anything! We've crafted an expansive vision that allows for inter-institutional collaborations and community service while building Baldwin … Continue reading It’s Finally Happening!!!
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