James Baldwin, born August 2, 1924, in Harlem, New York, passed away on this day in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France. A brilliant novelist, essayist, and social critic, Baldwin was known for his passionate explorations of race, identity, and justice in America.
His debut novel, Go Tell It on the Mountain (1953), received critical acclaim and established Baldwin as a groundbreaking voice in American literature. Over his career, he published classics like The Fire Next Time, Giovanni’s Room, and If Beale Street Could Talk.
Baldwin’s eloquence and unflinching honesty continue to influence writers, thinkers, and activists around the world.
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