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James Baldwin: The Price of the Ticket

James Baldwin in 1965, drinking tea from a samovar in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo credit: Sedat Pakay)
November 14, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
African American and African Studies Community Extension Center, 905 Mt. Vernon Ave, Columbus, OH 43203

Join us for an evening of reflection, dialogue, and celebration as we honor the life and legacy of James Baldwin. This community-centered event will feature a screening of archival footage from Baldwin’s historic visit to Ohio State (pending availability), followed by a panel discussion and reception. This program is part of the ongoing James Baldwin Project, a five-part series designed to amplify Baldwin’s voice and engage our local community in conversations about race, justice, and identity. 
 
Register below to be part of a powerful evening honoring Baldwin’s enduring impact. All are welcome!

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This event is cosponsored by Ohio State’s College of Arts and Sciences Office of Engagement and the James Baldwin Project. Contact Dr. Andre Brown at brown.7896@osu.edu with any questions.
Photo caption: James Baldwin in 1965, drinking tea from a samovar in Istanbul, Turkey. His home for a total of seven years, Istanbul was a refuge from Western racism — and the place where he finished: Another Country, Blues for Mister Charlie and Tell Me How Long the Train's Been Gone. (Photo credit: Sedat Pakay)

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