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Arts and Poetry Month in Santa Monica The Santa Monica City Council has proclaimed April as Arts and Poetry Month, celebrating the power of creativity and written expression in santa Monica. This year’s proclamation was written by Santa Monica’s new Poet Laureate, Jay Baldwin.

JAMES BALDWIN ON FLEEING ‘SOCIAL TERROR’ IN THE U.S. James Baldwin (1924–1987) used his essays and speeches to confront systemic racism in the United States. In a 1969 debate with philosopher Paul Weiss on The Dick Cavett Show, Baldwin explained why he could never separate his writing from the Black experience in America. He revealed that leaving the U.S. in 1948 freed him from the “social terror” he faced as a Black man—allowing him to write without the constant fear of oppression. Baldwin argued that the so-called American Dream was built on the subjugation of Black people, and that true freedom requires confronting both the nation’s racist past and present. Rejecting the idea that racism is merely individual prejudice, Baldwin named it for what it is: a systemic condition. His works, including The Fire Next Time and Notes of a Native Son, examine race, class, and identity while calling for justice and liberation for all marginalized people. #jamesbaldwin #blackhistory #racism #africanamerican #authors

Jay Baldwin inspired me 25 years ago with these and other concepts which have led to leading life as a never-to-be-finished project to see how beneficial a human habitat can become, how well we can fit ourselves into the natural world around us. How congruent can we be within the larger patterns of this earthly home? #permaculture #homestead #ecological #design #organic #architecture #biomimicry #regenerative #living

James Baldwin, keeping it 💯. This evening, as we close out Baldwin’s 100th birthday, we reflect on his hopeful words about suffering and the capacity to overcome. “Your suffering does not isolate you,” Baldwin said back in 1971. “Your suffering is your bridge.” ◾️ Now on YouTube: “SOUL!,” Baldwin’s 1971 interview with poet @giovanni.nikki. Their candid and at times irreverent dialogue delves into Black life in America, racial justice, and evolving gender roles. (It’s as relevant this year as ever.) —- #jamesbaldwin #jamesbaldwinspeaks #jamesbaldwintaughtme #nikkigiovanni @giovanni.nikki @jamesbaldwinarchive

James Baldwin on Suffering James Baldwin was a writer and activist who challenged America to confront its racism and hypocrisy. He stood for love, honesty, and the courage to face uncomfortable truths, believing that real change begins with understanding ourselves and each other. Interesting Fact: Baldwin never attended college, yet became one of the most powerful voices of his generation, his essays and speeches are still studied at top universities around the world. Video From: @ttorotoroor Follow @veiled.jpg for more . . . #veiled #JamesBaldwin #Wisdom #Truth #Inspiration #Motivation #Justice #Equality #CivilRights #Love #Empathy #Growth #Philosophy #Perspective #DeepThoughts #LifeQuotes #WritersOfInstagram #Poetry #HumanCondition #SelfReflection #Change #Courage #Art #History #Legacy #Mindset

"What the world does to you, if the world does it to you long enough and effectively enough, you begin to do it yourself. You become a collaborator, an accomplice of your own murderers, because you believe the same things they do. They think it's important to be white, and you think it's important to be white. They think it is shameful to be Black, and you think it is shameful to be Black. And you have no corroboration around you of any other sense of life." + James Baldwin in dialogue with Nikki Giovanni, 1971, on “Soul” . . . #blackculture #fortheculture #imrootingforeverybodyblack #blacklove #jamesbaldwin #jimmybaldwin #thefirenexttime #prophet #iamnotyournegro #nikkigiovanni #ellishaizlip #jamesbaldwintaughtme #baldwinite #jamesbaldwinspeaks

JAMES BALDWIN ON FLEEING ‘SOCIAL TERROR’ IN U.S. James Baldwin (1924-87) used his essays and speeches to challenge systemic racism and injustice in the United States. In this clip from a 1969 debate with philosopher Paul Weiss (1901-2002) on ‘The Dick Cavett Show,’ Baldwin explained how it was impossible to extricate himself as a writer from the Black experience in the US. He explained how leaving the US in 1948 freed him from the ‘social terror’ he faced as a Black man. Outside the US, he could write without the constant fear of oppression. Baldwin has said the ‘American dream’ was built on the subjugation of Black people, and true freedom required the country to confront its racist past and present. He challenged the idea that racism was solely an individual failing, framing it instead as a systemic problem. His works, such as ‘The Fire Next Time’ and ‘Notes of a Native Son,’ explored the intersection of race, class and sexual identity, advocating for social justice and equal rights for all marginalised people. Video Credit: ‘The Dick Cavett Show,’ @ABC/@PBS (X) #JamesBaldwin #USA #WeAreAllAfricanStream Sources: 1. https://www.openculture.com/2020/08/james-baldwin-talks-about-racism-in-america-civil-rights-activism-on-the-dick-cavett-show-1969.html#google_vignette 2. https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/introduction-james-baldwin 3. https://time.com/5859214/james-baldwin-racism/

“An artist is finished when they think they’re done.” ✨🎭 In this powerful reflection, James Baldwin reminds us that true success is an endless journey of growth, learning, and creating. Keep blooming, keep reaching, and never settle. 🌱💛 #JamesBaldwin #bloomschoolofmusicanddance #artist #artistjourney #neverstoplearning #neverstoplearning #musicanddance #wednesdaywisdom✨ #inspiration #inspired #creativelife #stayinspired #repost

The day is almost here! Our very first cohort of women for our very first Reignite Retreat from all of us @womensacademywales .. that’s me @andreabyrnetv (@theconfidencecreative)… Beth Baldwin @thefabulousfacilitator & Emma Jay @emmajlifeshaper … we cannot wait to see you and if you missed out on this one we are hoping to run another one in October . Plus other events in between. Thanks for joining our community! #reignite #empower #womensupportingwomen

Legacy. Family. Craft. 🍷🤍 Jeff Baldwin of Testa Barra and Jay Baldwin’s Restaurant shares the story of his father and the foundation behind a family business built with heart, hard work, and pride. Some things are bigger than style — they’re about honoring where you come from and carrying it forward the right way.