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In 2024, the Literary Freedom Project plans to dedicate all of its programs to honoring the influential legacy of James Baldwin, a writer, scholar, and activist. Born on August 2, 1924, in Harlem, NY, Baldwin graduated from DeWitt Clinton HS in the Bronx and became a prominent voice in the 20th century. His various works, including essays, speeches, plays, poetry, short stories, and novels, pushed boundaries by addressing racial and social issues and provided insightful political and social commentaries on the Black American experience.

The annual Mosaic Literary Conference, scheduled for 11/24/2024, will focus on Baldwin's principles and ideas and feature published local writers and scholars.

One Book One Bronx will also organize a series of public conversations across various venues. These events will feature discussions on a diverse selection of books by and on Baldwin. These discussions aim to showcase how literature can be used to explore and develop dialogues on social justice, racism, gentrification, women empowerment, policing, and other issues that impact our daily lives.

The Mosaic Literary Conference provides a platform for literature-based creative thinking and knowledge sharing. Each year we invite educators, community and arts organizations, as well as the public, to participate in a variety of workshops—past conferences.