By emma hynes
"Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced." - James Baldwin
The James Baldwin exhibit in New York celebrates the life, work and cultural impact of the iconic writer and activist the Black History Month.
Baldwin was a writer and a Civil Rights activist up until he passed away in 1987 at the age of 63.
He's the well-known author behind the novel "Go Tell it on the Mountain," which was ranked as one of the top 100 English-language novels by Time Magazine.
Before loosing his battle with stomach cancer, Baldwin spent his life advocating for public awareness on issues such as racial and sexual oppression in America.
The New York Public Library began hosting an exhibit starting in August to celebrate what would have been the author's 100th birthday.
This library, in particular, was one the Black icon was known to frequent often. It pays homage to his love of reading and writing while showcasing some of the things that influenced Baldwin's career.
His fondness of the library is something that has even made its way into his writing, with the building being mentioned in one his novels.
"I went at least three or four times a week and I read everything there. I mean, every single book in that library." - James Baldwin
The exhibit features manuscripts of some of his popular works, including "Go Tell it on the Mountain" and "Giovanni's Room."
Elsewhere in New York, fans of Baldwin can learn more about his life at the Mountain to Fire exhibit at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. There's also a showcase at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.