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Mass Killings in Buffalo, N.Y. Underscore the Dangers of Disinformation and Conspiracy Theories That Promote Hate and Bigotry
"PEN America mourns the horrific loss of life in Buffalo, New York on Saturday and condemns this hateful, racist act of terror against the Black community. This devastating shooting… More
Freedom to Write Index 2021
During 2021, at least 277 writers and public intellectuals in 36 countries were unjustly imprisoned or detained in connection with their writing, their work, or related activism. More
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This #APAHeritageMonth, we're bringing back our reading list of books that share striking insights about the Asian American experience through new and unexpected lenses. Add them to your shelves! https://bit.ly/35L6Xwd
This week, PEN America CEO @SuzanneNossel joined impacted students and educators to discuss how book bans and educational gag orders represent an orchestrated attempt to silence marginalized voices and restrict students’ freedom to learn. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3yVuFa1.
On 5/31, in partnership with @MagicCityBooks, @BWSLegacyFest, @TheBWSTimes and @fultonstreet918, PEN America is proud to present Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist & creator of The 1619 Project @nhannahjones in conversation with @TiffanyCrutcher: https://bit.ly/3NnVxDw.
Dare to Speak
PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel’s book Dare to Speak, providing a pathway for navigating and defending free speech, is on sale!
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