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From 6/22 - 6/25, PEN America will be launching "The M Word Town Hall Series" - live, in-person, and virtual conversations that center American Muslim voices. Learn more about the writers, artists, and thought leaders participating in the series here: https://bit.ly/3iWCS5B.

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NEW: PEN America, along with CADAL, the Center for the Opening and Development of Latin America, condemn the Cuban authorities for their arbitrary detention of rapper and activist Maykel Castillo and call for his immediate release. https://bit.ly/3iVhNIK

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Newsroom leaders prioritizing equity & safety are trying to figure out how to protect journalists facing #onlineabuse. Join @ViktoryaVilk to discuss best practices w/ @jamifloyd @JareenAI @mckinneykelsey & Donna Carrera on 6/23, 2:30PM ET @ONAConf: http://bit.ly/2TyHyny. #ONA21

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