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
On Tuesday, October 29, 2024, the JBS hosted its first debate series installment. The adopted resolution declared that "Black people should NOT use the 'N' Word." Panelists squared off defending black linguistic autonomy against etymology and historical context. In the end ... well ... watch the video! What do YOU think? DEBATING: Will Diggs - … Continue reading JBS DEBATE #1: “Should Black People Use the ‘N’ Word?”
“What would I do if I could feel”? The lyrics to a song that the Tin Man belts out in the Wiz. He’s pleading for the Wizard to give him a heart and the song truly has to be heard. Ne-Yo did it justice in the latest live studio version on tv; Queen Latifah gives … Continue reading “The Wiz” – A Mental Health Check-In
1965: Cambridge Union Society, London. James Baldwin strides to the podium, takes a sip of water and pulls his papers from his pocket. He unfurls them with a gentle flick of his wrist, places the cup down and the magic begins. In front of a packed house, Baldwin outdebated popular segregationist William F. Buckley to … Continue reading Baldwin v Buckley – Still A Winning Argument
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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