At the peak of his literary fame, James Baldwin yearned for seclusion. He found it in Istanbul, where he lived on and off between 1961 and 1971. Baldwin was suffering from writer’s block when he ...

James Baldwin was first invited to Istanbul by the actor Engin Cezzar, whom Baldwin had befriended after Cezzar played the role of Giovanni in a stage adaptation of Baldwin’s 1956 novel, “Giovanni’s ...

Rachel Eliza Griffiths; Design by Rodrigo Corral/Photo by David Gahr A new biography of esteemed writer James Baldwin is hitting shelves soon. PEOPLE can exclusively share the cover of Baldwin ...

Detroit artist Sabrina Nelson’s “Frontline Prophet: James Baldwin” exhibit at The Wright. A unique traveling art exhibit, “Frontline Prophet: James Baldwin,” is on display at The Charles H.

New Takes on the classics. Throughout our centennial year, we’re revisiting notable works from the archive. Sign up to receive them directly in your in-box. The reputation of the writer James ...

Many of the events will be held in partnership with the Humanities Council's cross-disciplinary Baldwin Circles project in honor of James Baldwin's 100th birthday. On Feb. 25, Eddie Glaude Jr., the ...

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In “The World After Gaza,” Pankaj Mishra looks for moral clarity in the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.

The best times to visit Istanbul are from March to May and between September and November. That's when crowds at the city's attractions are manageable, room rates are average and daytime ...

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin are ready to pull back the curtain on their marriage in TLC’s “The Baldwins” — including whether they have a prenup. “Telling your story is one thing ...