Race and Justice Presents: James Baldwin at 100, Session 1

Session Submission Type: Complete Thematic Panel

Abstract/Description

James Baldwin, born in Harlem, New York in 1924, was the grandchild of enslaved individuals and would grow to become a quintessential figure and voice in global history. Baldwin was a writer, activist, public speaker, poet, and playwright whose work reshaped thinking on race, spirituality, and humanity. A central figure in the Civil Rights Movement, his insights and lived experiences inspired many to live their truths and fight for equity and justice for all people. This panel celebrates what would have been Baldwin’s 100th birthday and brings his work forefront within criminology.

Sub Unit

• Area X. Critical Criminology / 76. Critical Perspectives in Criminology

Individual Presentations

• Baldwin and Criminology Theory - Truth Thelma Akins, Cerro Coso Community College

• Baldwin in Practice: Policing - Tanyanne J. Ball, John Jay College of Criminal Justice / CUNY Graduate Center

• Baldwin, Lorde, and Intimate Partner Violence - Kay Coghill, Virginia Commonwealth University

Discussant

• Mariel Delacruz, Temple University

Organized by a Division or external group?

Race and Justice: An International Journal