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BALDWIN FOREVER

Saturday, Oct 5th

Elm City LIT Fest is now the Kulturally LIT FEST , and we're back for our 5th annual celebration! In continuing with the #YearofBaldwin, this year's LIT Fest will focus on the works of James Baldwin, as we continue to commerate is cennential year and look beyond.

DETAILS

Date: Saturday, Oct 5 2024

Time: 11am - 5:00pm

Location: ConnCat
4 Science Park,
New Haven CT


Free Registration!
Donations are welcome.
 

SCHEDULE

11:30AM - 12:30PM

Unveiling Grace: The Power and Presence of Black Women in James Baldwin's Works

Lisa Gray, Kimberly Collins (Howard U), DaMaris Hill (Brown U), Tyechia Thompson (VA Tech)

1:00PM - 2:00PM

Stage of Resistance: Theater Activism in Blues for Mr. Charlie

Marcus Gardley & Dexter J. Singleton

2:30PM - 3:30PM

The Artist's Struggle for Integrity

Dr. Shawn Salvant (UConn) & Dr. Roderick Ferguson (Yale)

4:00PM - 5:00PM

Baldwin Early Years Magpie Podcast Presentation

Aldo B. Martin and performance by Elena from 3B

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