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PEN America: Arrest of Protesters in Georgia on Broad and Vaguely-Worded ‘Domestic Terrorism’ Charges Could Chill the Right to Protest

Press ReleaseJanuary 30, 2023

“News that Governor Kemp and law enforcement in Georgia are arresting protesters on charges of ‘domestic terrorism’ is deeply concerning and could have wide-reaching chilling impacts on the right… More

The Counter Narrative Project: Messaging, Media & Monkeypox

The Counter Narrative Project: Messaging, Media & Monkeypox

Wednesday, November 30, 2022 | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET
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[VIRTUAL] The Counter Narrative Project: HIV Justice & Journalism Roundtable

Tuesday, November 30, 2021 | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET
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Local LGBTQ+ Reporters in Conversation: Darian Aaron

InterviewJune 16, 2021

“It matters that a journalist reporting on Black LGBTQ+ stories understands the complexities and nuances of life in the South . . . those in which we’ve been included… More

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Keeping it Local: A Town Hall Series

Monday, June 21, 2021 – Wednesday, October 13, 2021 | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET
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[VIRTUAL] Keeping it Local: Trust & Local Journalism in Atlanta

Monday, June 21, 2021 | 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm ET
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PEN America Statement on Atlanta Attack

Press ReleaseMarch 17, 2021

PEN America mourns the devastating loss of life in last night’s shootings in Atlanta. More

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[WEBINAR] Elections & Emotions: Voter Trust in Georgia & the South

Wednesday, October 14, 2020 | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm ET
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Bookstores Across America, Vol. Two: A Roundup of Ways to Support Indie Bookstores

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With independent bookstores forced to shut their doors due to the global pandemic, we reached out to booksellers to ask them how readers can support their favorite stores while… More

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Local Journalist Heroes: Alysia Harris and Anna Simonton

InterviewApril 20, 2020

This Q&A is part of Local Heroes: Journalists Covering COVID-19, PEN America's series spotlighting local journalists across the country in celebration of World Press Freedom Day 2020, elevating the… More

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"Amid efforts to restrict books that include race-related themes, several new book clubs have launched around the country to keep literature by Black authors in the spotlight." #BlackHistoryMonth https://www.moultrieobserver.com/news/local_news/black-history-month-black-authors-keep-history-alive-amid-efforts-to-suppress-blackness/article_ff445067-f6a1-5ad9-892b-360850922553.html via @themobserver

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Read our story on the DeSantis book bans ⬇️ https://twitter.com/penamerica/status/1621508379586985985

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🧵4/8: This week @BKLYNlibrary & @PENamerica @jonfreadom launched the 1st session in our 4-week Freedom to Read Advocacy Institute. What struck me most in that workshop session was the craving our teen participants had for community, for connection. https://tinyurl.com/yy5ek3s5

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