PEN America Presents “Censored: Free Speech and Hollywood” Nov. 16 at Central Los Angeles Public Library
By reviewing legislation and court decisions, exploring blacklisted artists, and the opening up of representation in the late 20th century, the discussion will explore controversies around representing some themes… More
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Parents have the right:
to have their child learn about classic art works like David;
to have their child learn about desegregation shown in Ruby Bridges;
to have their child learn about historic figures like Rosa Parks.
Republicans are taking away those parental rights. https://twitter.com/penamerica/status/1640740444504989697
Despite attempts, my books haven't been banned in Volusia, but it's the same books targeted all over. If you're as outraged as I am, please go to a school board mtg. Support orgs fighting this every day like @FLFreedomRead @PENAmerica. #FreeTheBooks http://pen.org/action
Next week. https://twitter.com/PENamerica/status/1640371641929662465