Dr. Al-Tariq Moore By Haley Moore As The James Baldwin Society of NCCU closed out its first year, our faculty advisor, Dr. Al-Tariq Moore, gave a riveting spoken word performance in honor of the organization's namesake. His performance covered a myriad of topics such as Black identity, sexuality, religion, and the Black experience generally. I … Continue reading United Under One: “A Requiem for Jimmy” Review
https://youtu.be/3qT2RYDAuW4?si=0QZD17SfvhNUzyrw SO THIS IS BEING GREEK? I entered college as a freshman in 1993. I was timid, religious, and longing for connection. My first roommate was a sophomore from New York, a funny outgoing kid with a lazy drawl who loved Wu-Tang, and everybody loved him. We were as different as night and day, but … Continue reading Why I No Longer Write Letters of Recommendation for Greek Letter Organizations
Hi All! The JBSNCCU is launching its first community service initiative. As we're quickly approaching fall and winter and the weather is changing, we're collecting clothing for those who may be in need. If you have any gently used clothing you don't need, please bring it to Farrison-Newton Communications Bldg, Rm. 316 between the hours … Continue reading JBSNCCU Clothing Drive!
James Arthur Baldwin was, and is, a gift to this world. While his literary genius is world-renowned, he was a committed social activist and celebrated orator throughout his lifetime. I heard my first Baldwinian stories before I knew what an ear was (English teacher mom). His impact on my life has tangible examples; as a thinker, … Continue reading Notes from Another Son…
(PARIS REVIEW, 1984) https://www.theparisreview.org/interviews/2994/the-art-of-fiction-no-78-james-baldwin INTERVIEWER Would you tell us how you came to leave the States? JAMES BALDWIN I was broke. I got to Paris with forty dollars in my pocket, but I had to get out of New York. My reflexes were tormented by the plight of other people. Reading had taken me away … Continue reading James Baldwin, The Art of Fiction, No. 78
Take up the White Man’s burden—Ye dare not stoop to less—Nor call too loud on FreedomTo cloak your weariness;By all ye cry or whisper,By all ye leave or do,The silent, sullen peoplesShall weigh your Gods and you. —Kipling. Down at the cross where my Saviour died,Down where for cleansing from sin I cried,There to my … Continue reading Letter from a Region in My Mind (1962)
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