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3. #GoogleDoodle
4. #CivilRightsActivist
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6. #LiteraryIcon
7. #JamesBaldwinNovels
8. #BaldwinsLegacy
9. #InfluentialWriters
10. #GiovannisRoom
11. #ConfrontingRacism
12. #MartinLutherKingJr
13. #JamesBaldwinsEarlyLife
14. #AfricanAmericanAuthors
15. #LiteraryCannon
Google honored the centennial anniversary of the birth of author and civil rights activist James Baldwin with its Google Doodle to the start of Black History Month. Baldwin, born in 1924 in New York City, made extensive contributions to American literature and civil rights. He wrote his first novel, “Go Tell It on the Mountain,” which was recognized as one of the best novels of the 20th century. Baldwin’s works confronted issues of racism and homophobia, and he continued to publish essays and novels on American racism, leaving a substantial legacy. He was awarded the highest French commendation, the Commandeur de la Légion d’honneur, and was admired for his unapologetic identity.
Summery :
– Google honored James Baldwin at the start of Black History Month
– Baldwin wrote the novels “Go Tell It on the Mountain” and “Giovanni’s Room”
– He was an active voice in the Civil Rights movement
– Baldwin was awarded the Commandeur de la Légion d’honneur, the highest French commendation
– His influence provided valuable representation and inspired many civil rights leaders
– He died in France in 1987
