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”
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“I AIN’T ALWAYS AN ARTIST … SOMETIMES I GET THE BLUES” (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)
It’s Finally Happening!!!
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!!!


