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Birth date/ birth place
James Baldwin was born in Harlem, New York City. James Baldwin was given birth to by Emma Berdis Jones and David Baldwin. -
Early life
Baldwin was born to a young single mother, Emma Jones, at Harlem Hospital. Jones married a Baptist minister named David Baldwin when James was about three years old.He was the oldest of nine children and from an early age loved to read. -
How he changed society
James Baldwin changed society by the writings of his novels and essays. -
Accomplishments
James Baldwin was the recipient of the Eugene F. Saxon Memorial Award which he secured with the help of the writer Richard Wright. -
Obstacles he overcame
James Baldwin overcame his father issues so he wrote his first novel , Go Tell It On the Mountain. -
Fun Facts
He became friends with musicians such as Nina Simone, Miles Davis, Josephine Baker, and Ray Charles.
His work made an big impact on other writers. Some of his work appeared in literature classes. -
Death date
James Baldwin died of stomach cancer at his home in St.Paul de Vence in southern France.At the age of 63. -
Contribution to black community
James Baldwin contribution on the black community was his essays on the black experience in America. -
Education and jobs
James Baldwin attended Dewitt High school. James was an actor, poet, playwright , screenwriter, essayist, activist, and novelist. Before he died he taught at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and Hampshire college.
