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Theodore Gaffney’s headshot on left; on right: “Theodore Gaffney, 1927–2020”

Journalism and COVID-19: Remembering Theodore Gaffney

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“He was interested in documenting the struggle of people of African descent here in the U.S. He would say, ‘If you don’t believe you can change things, you won’t… More

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The PEN Pod: The Restorative Power of Black Art with Kimberly Drew and Jenna Wortham

InterviewDecember 4, 2020

“[The book] also allows us to look at how artists are processing all of the Black pain and trauma that’s inherent to the history of this country and our… More

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The PEN Pod: From Trauma to Transcendence with Alice Randall

InterviewNovember 3, 2020

“Black joy is particularly radical, and [the book] helps you achieve some Black joy right now—it helps all people achieve some honorable, honest joy.” More

Suzanne Nossel

The PEN Pod: What to Expect in the Final Days Before the Election with Suzanne Nossel

InterviewOctober 30, 2020

“It’s going to be extremely important for people to remain patient, not to jump the gun or jump to conclusions.” More

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The PEN Pod: The Power and Immediacy of Poetry with Kevin Young

InterviewOctober 30, 2020

“I often say that poems are the best form of transport. They change us, they move us, and they move us across time and space.” More

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The PEN Pod: Nurturing Children’s Curiosity with Tami Charles

InterviewOctober 27, 2020

“Yes, this is a love letter to my son. Yes, this is a love letter to Black and Brown children, but this is also an affirmation to all children.” More

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The PEN Pod: Finding Inspiration in History with Maaza Mengiste

InterviewSeptember 8, 2020

“What writers and novelists force us to do in the work is to pause. . . And if there’s anything that COVID has made me consider, it’s how we… More

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[VIRTUAL] Equity and Community in Local News: Lessons Learned in 2020

Wednesday, August 12, 2020 | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm ET
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The PEN Pod: A Reckoning in Hollywood with Kim Masters

InterviewJuly 22, 2020

“True power—defined as the ability to get something made because you feel like it, because you think it’s a good idea—is in very few hands.” More

Seyward Darby

The PEN Pod: Confronting a History of Hate with Seyward Darby

InterviewJuly 21, 2020

“The alt-right was frequently described as angry white men. . . but it struck me as wrongheaded to assume that women would not be in the movement.” More

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