These Truths: DREAMing Out Loud with Álvaro Enrigue
Álvaro Enrigue, the founder of PEN’s DREAMing Out Loud Program, introduces us to the writing workshop he created to amplify the voices of DREAMers. More
PEN America Expands Writing Workshops for DREAMers in NYC with Mayor’s Grant
One of PEN America's most dynamic programs, DREAMing Out Loud provides tuition-free writing workshops for undocumented immigrants in New York City. More
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Hong Kong has banned films that run contrary to the interests of a Beijing-drafted national security law, the latest crackdown on freedom of expression in the Asian financial hub. https://bloom.bg/3pJiNTU
NEW: Cuban artist and Latin Grammy-nominated rapper Maykel “Osorbo” Castillo, who has been detained at the maximum security Pinar del Río prison since May 2021, began a hunger strike today. We call on the Cuban government to immediately release Castillo. https://pen.org/press-release/maykel-castillo-begins-hunger-strike/
Celebrated bestselling author Sandra Cisneros joins #PENOutLoud on 11/3, with novelist Jamie Manrique, to discuss her new book, MARTITA I REMEMBER YOU/MARTITA TE RECUERDO, and its “tribute to the life-changing power of youthful friendship.” Tickets: https://bit.ly/3AoUSM5.
