jamesbaldwin hashtag performance

i love these books so much!!! with all my heart!!! also wow what a year for yellow 💛💛💛💛 #bookrecs #readinggoals #2025 #books #literaryfiction#sallyrooney#jamesbaldwin#reading

🕊 In The Fight For Freedom & Equality, The King Family Suffered A Lot. We Thank The King Family For Their Unselfish Sacrifice 🙏🏽✊🏽❤️ #mlk#MLKDay#happybirthday#martinlutherking#MLKDay#martinlutherkingjr#corettascottking#civilrights#humanrights#mlkjr#martinlutherkingday#martinlutherkingquotes#martinlutherkingjrday#malcolmx#rosaparks#jamesbaldwin#mlkholiday#Love#blackexcellence#capricorn#fyp#explorepage

Black History Month: Celebs Aren’t Gonna Save Us 😂 #martinlutherking #mlk #MLKDay #BlackHistoryMonth #HarrietTubman #FrederickDouglass #WEDuBois #MarcusGarvey #RosaParks #MalcolmX #AngelaDavis #AssataShakur #IdaBWells #SojournerTruth #StokelyCarmichael #BayardRustin #ShirleyChisholm #EllaBaker #LangstonHughes #JamesBaldwin #A. PhilipRandolph #FannieLouHamer #KwameTure #BobbySeale #HueyNewton #JohnLewis #MayaAngelou #MartinDelany #CarterGWoodson #CorettaScottKing #AngelaDavis #JesseOwens #LeontynePrice #MarianAnderson #AltheaGibson #JosephineBaker #NinaSimone #DianeNash #BarbaraJordan #ClaudetteColvin #MedgarEvers #BayardRustin #EllaBaker #RalphAbernathy #EmmettTill #GeorgeJackson #TommySmith #JohnCarlos #ZoraNealeHurston #AmiriBaraka #RalphEllison #MuhammadAli #KwameNkrumah #PatriceLumumba #FredHampton #WilliamStill #MumitaAbuJamal #C.T.Vivian #LeBronJames #SimoneBiles #TupacShakur #BustaRhymes #ChuckD #AngelaBassett #IssaRae #AvaDuVernay

No one can challenge this statement. #jamesbaldwin #reposession

#stitch with @AJ The new age underground railroad is here we just need more members to join!! #harriettubman #blackpantherparty #humanrights #socialjustice #malcolmx #jamesbaldwin #blackpower

We're just days away from the incredible @officialmeshell gracing the #JazzIsDead stage! With two sold-out shows and one late show added, Meshell is ready to deliver an unforgettable performance. Tickets for the late show on January 15th are available at jazzisdead.com. Experience @officialmeshell bring No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin to life. This powerful tribute to the legendary writer and activist James Baldwin blends Ndegeocello's transformative music with her collaborative artistry, creating a genre-defying masterpiece—a musical journey, a church service, a celebration, a testimonial, and a call to action. #meshellndegeocello #jamesbaldwin #lodgeroom #artdontsleep #jazzisdead

Reflecting on Legacy Through Baldwin's Words 📚 James Baldwin’s 'The Fire Next Time' provides a mirror for the soul. This book provides a profound meditation on legacy, love, and survival. I use this text in bibliotherapy with clients often. In this deeply personal work, Baldwin writes a letter to his nephew, urging him to resist internalizing the destructive narratives imposed by a racist society. One passage that resonates deeply with my clients is: "You can only be destroyed by believing that you really are what the white world calls a n*****. I tell you this because I love you, and please don’t you ever forget it." This powerful declaration invites us to reflect on our own family lineages—the stories we’ve inherited, the pain we’ve carried, and the strength we embody. Baldwin’s words remind us that understanding where we come from can fortify us against forces that seek to diminish us. 🖋 Here are 3 prompts for writing your own reflective letter after reading Baldwin’s masterpiece: 1️⃣ Trace Your Roots: Write about a family member who shaped your identity. What struggles did they face? How do their experiences impact your life today? 2️⃣ Examine Your Inheritance: Reflect on a belief or value passed down in your family. Is it empowering, or does it need to be reexamined? 3️⃣ Speak to the Future: Address a younger family member, sharing lessons from your life and encouragement for their journey. What truths do you want them to carry forward? 💬 Let Baldwin’s letter inspire your own exploration of lineage, love, and liberation. How have you reflected on your family’s history and its impact on who you are? Share your thoughts below! • • • #JamesBaldwin #TheFireNextTime #Legacy #HealingThroughWriting #Bibliotherapy #LiterapyNYC #Bibliotherapyinthebronx #theharlemrenaissance2 #blackbookinfluencer #jamesbaldwin #booksilove

I was just in New Orleans on Monday. As a daughter of Louisiana, my heart hurts for all of the precious victims. Nearly all of my family lives in Louisiana (mostly Baton Rouge) and Im in New Orleans at least once a year. New Orleans is as resilient as it gets. And even in dark times, they retain their tradition od celebration. I am not sure these clips really suit the occasion, but I wanted to share my most recent glimpses of this special city with you. All but the last clip shot on Monday. Deepest sympathy and prayers for the city, the victims, and their families. Sadly, my cousin lost a close friend 💔 #neworleans #prayforneworleans #nola #vintageshopping #magazinestreet #frenchquarter #jamesbaldwin #baldwinbookstore

@officialmeshell returns to the #JazzIsDead stage tonight for two more shows at the @lodgeroom. She’ll be bringing her powerful record, No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin, to life. This powerful tribute to the legendary writer and activist James Baldwin blends Ndegeocello's transformative music with her collaborative artistry, creating a genre-defying masterpiece. Join us if you're able, and find comfort in the form of soul touching music. If you're able, join us for this special night of healing and soul searching. #meshellndegeocello #jamesbaldwin #lodgeroom #artdontsleep #jazzisdead

Art, Life & Reading Wrap Up of 2024 🤍✨🎨📚🎞️🫶🏽 #fypツ #BookTok #readingwrapup #2024reads #actressesoftiktok #filmmakersoftiktok #artistsoftiktok #oilpaintingontiktok #beautifulworldwhereareyou #iwhohaveneverknownmen #funnystory #thirstforsalt #talkingatnight #sallyrooney #jamesbaldwin #ifbealestreetcouldtalk #dostoyevski

James Jackson Kilpatrick gained national recognition by spreading the gospel of segregation. As editor of the Richmond News Leader, he penned articles and wrote books of the subject. He had debates Dr. Martin Luther King twice and was riding high when he sat down with Author James Baldwin. Baldwin didn’t want to sit anywhere near Kilpatrick but felt it was his duty to confront racism. "You (whites) don't mean you don't want me (Negroes) to marry your daughter. You mean you don't want me to marry your wife's daughter, because we've been marrying your daughter (of Negro mothers) a long, long time." According to genetic studies, the average African American carries around 20-24% European ancestry, indicating that a significant portion of enslaved people had some white ancestry. History has revealed that Baldwin was correct. It was never about whitey’s daughter. That was smoke screen set up by the White Establishment to becloud any just demand of black folks. Its over-all aim has been to maintain the status quo, to keep the Negro in his place, at the bottom of the economic ladder. #jamesbaldwinquotes #jamesbaldwin #segregation

TONIGHT experience the incredible @officialmeshell, as she brings No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin to life at the @lodgeroom. This powerful tribute to the legendary writer and activist James Baldwin blends Ndegeocello's transformative music with her collaborative artistry, creating a genre-defying masterpiece. Join us if you're able, and find comfort in the form of soul touching music. Find tickets on jazzisdead.com. #meshellndegeocello #jamesbaldwin #lodgeroom #artdontsleep #jazzisdead

#TicketGiveaway ❗❗On the 14th and 15th, the incredible @officialmeshell will be joining us onto the #JazzIsDead stage at the @lodgeroom! Here’s your chance to win a pair of tickets. Simply, head to our Instagram and tag two friends in the comment section of this post. All three of you must be following both @jazzisdead & @artdontsleep! Experience @officialmeshell bring No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin to life. This powerful tribute to the legendary writer and activist James Baldwin blends Ndegeocello's transformative music with her collaborative artistry, creating a genre-defying masterpiece—a musical journey, a church service, a celebration, a testimonial, and a call to action. #meshellndegeocello #jamesbaldwin #lodgeroom #artdontsleep #jazzisdead

An iconic convo helped inspired my new song “Meditations” which is cable for streaming on all platforms!! #rapper #raptok #independentartist #indie #hiphop #hiphopmusic #jamesbaldwin #nikkigiovanni #music

James Baldwin (1924–1987) was an acclaimed American writer, activist, and intellectual whose work profoundly shaped conversations about race, sexuality, and social justice. Born in Harlem, New York, Baldwin’s novels, essays, and plays explored the complexities of identity, oppression, and the human experience. Baldwin’s most famous works include Go Tell It on the Mountain, The Fire Next Time, and Giovanni’s Room. A fearless critic of systemic racism and inequality, Baldwin’s eloquent prose and powerful speeches challenged societal norms and inspired activism during the Civil Rights Movement. Openly gay during a time when it was dangerous to be so, Baldwin was an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights as well, addressing intersections between race, gender, and sexuality. His timeless insights remain a cornerstone of discussions on justice, love, and human dignity. #jamesbaldwin #blackexcellence #equality #loveandrespect #socialjustice #inspiration #blackhistory

Feeling overwhelmed? 🖌️ Take a moment to relax and color with me. My book Vibrant Voices celebrates Black history while helping you find peace. Grab your copy at derekterry.com! #ColorAndChill #BlackHistory #ArtTherapy #SelfCare #JamesBaldwin #art #blackart #coloring #coloringbook

@Harlem Renaissance 2.0 Book Spotlight: The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin Book Synopsis: At once a powerful evocation of James Baldwin’s early life in Harlem and a disturbing examination of the consequences of racial injustice, the book is an intensely personal and provocative document from the iconic author of If Beale Street Could Talk and Go Tell It on the Mountain. It consists of two “letters,” written on the occasion of the centennial of the Emancipation Proclamation, that exhort Americans, both black and white, to attack the terrible legacy of racism.  #theharlemrenaissance2 #blackbookinfluencer #bookgirlmagic #thefirenexttime #jamesbaldwin #booktoker

“They don’t know what to do with the choices they made” James Baldwin 🔥🔥 #jamesbaldwin #religion