The Literary Freedom Project values the variety of cultures found in the Bronx and gives residents places to build community and explore social engagement through books.
One Book One Bronx
Our community conversations about gentrification, social justice, women’s empowerment, criminal justice, and racial inequality reflect the borough's racial, economic, and gender demographics. They build bridges to engagement while (re)sparking a love of literature.
Mosaic Literary Conference
The Mosaic Literary Conference provides a platform for literature-based creative thinking and knowledge sharing. We invite educators, community and arts organizations, and the public to participate in various workshops annually. MLC also produces the Mosaic magazine.
#MeToo & The Movement: Black Women Writers Conjuring in the Continuum. Panelists: Keisha-Gaye Anderson (not shown), Diamond Sharp, JP Howard. Facilitator: Nina Angela Mercer, November 2018
Mosaic
Mosaic is a literary print and virtual magazine showcasing the work of African and Latinx writers. Each issue is curated by a respected guest editor, who selects a variety of works that represent the diversity of the African diaspora and themes featured during the Mosaic Literary Conference. The result is a collection of literature that is both captivating and thought-provoking.
Mosaic 43: Black/Queer/Lit, curated by guest editor Mecca Jamilah Sullivan.
James Baldwin at 100
In 2024, the Literary Freedom Project dedicated all of its programs to celebrating the impactful legacy of James Baldwin, a writer, scholar, and activist. Born on August 2, 1924, Baldwin graduated from DeWitt Clinton HS in the Bronx and became one of the most prominent voices of the 20th century. His various works, including essays, speeches, plays, poetry, short stories, and novels, pushed boundaries by addressing racial and social issues and provided insightful political and social commentaries on the Black American experience.