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PEN America and the Literary Action Coalition Sponsor June 18 Public Safety Forum and Training in NYC

Press ReleaseJune 1, 2022

(NEW YORK)-- On June 18 from noon-4 p.m. the NYC Literary Action Coalition in partnership with PEN America will sponsor a community event focused on public safety that will… More

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