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Presented on 11/23/2024, 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 Literary Freedom Project’s yearlong celebration, James Baldwin at 100, delves into Baldwin's work's rich diversity of subject matter and offers an exploration of his legacy: race, gender identity, and social justice.

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MLC2024: SCHEDULE

12:00-12:50: Workshop
THE BODY KNOWS: WRITING AS WITNESS

James Baldwin reminds us that "the world is before you, and you need not take it or leave it as it was when you came in." This workshop explores writing as embodied witness, drawing from somatic storytelling and collective healing practices to access the wisdom our bodies hold across generations.
Facilitator: Antoinette Cooper

 

1:00-1:50: Panel
BALDWIN AND BLACK MASCULINITIES: THEN AND NOW

With brief excerpts of Baldwin's essay and fiction, the panelists will, in a dynamic and generational conversation, extend a critical analysis of the personal, cultural, and political themes in Baldwin's work that drive constructions of the interiorities of Black manhood in the American and global context.
Panelists: Brad Walrond, Joel Francois, and Craig Knight


2:00-3:50: Screening & Panel
SOUL! JAMES BALDWIN AND NIKKI GIOVANNI TALK BACK

Join us for a rare public screening of a conversation between James Baldwin and Nikki Giovanni. A lively discussion will follow the screening.
Panelists: tasha dougé, Tai Allen, and Paul Cato


4:00-4:50: Panel
WRITING AS PLACE-MAKING AND PLACE-KEEPING: JAMES BALDWIN AND THE POWER OF LANGUAGE

This panel will explore how James Baldwin's literary work engages with the concepts of place-making and place-keeping, focusing on three distinct urban environments: Harlem, Paris, and Istanbul.
Panelists: Achille Tenkiang, Stephanie Dinsae, and Anakwa Dwamena


5:00-5:30: Workshop
JAMES BALDWIN AT 100 FOR “TEACHERS”

Baldwin's identity as a Black, queer writer also opens doors for cross-curricular study in history and media, including film adaptations like I Am Not Your Negro. “Teachers” can further deepen understanding by hosting debates on Baldwin's ideas, inspiring creative projects like art or essays, and inviting community speakers to share Baldwin's impact on their lives.
Facilitator: Branden Janese

 

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