The PEN Pod: On Speaking Up and Questioning Authority with Lora Burnett
“It’s a little bit chilling to say the least—and I think deliberately chilling—as in a deliberate attempt to chill free speech, for the college to single out three women… More
The PEN Pod: On Using Storytelling to Push Back Against Systems with Imbolo Mbue
“This story came from [my] childhood fascination: this idea of people pushing back against systems that are way more powerful than them.” More
Works of Justice Podcast: Criminal Justice Expert Dr. Bruce Western on Decarceration, Reentry, and Vaccination
Prison and Justice Writing Program intern Nicolette Natale speaks with Dr. Bruce Western about decarceration, reentry, and vaccination behind bars. More
Temperature Check, Vol. 11: Vaccination Behind Bars
Exploring vaccination behind bars and reflecting on one year of COVID in prisons through memorials and a Works of Justice interview with Dr. Bruce Western. More
The PEN Pod: Uncovering Underrepresented Realities with Lucas Rocha and Vitor Martins
“What I hope readers can get from this book is this message: It’s okay if you’re not there yet. It’s okay to ask for help. It’s okay to have… More
The COVID-19 Pandemic’s Devastating Toll on Journalism
The COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on journalism have been profound, not just in the tragic loss of life but also the loss of reporting at the local level. More
The PEN Ten: An Interview with Nathaniel Popkin
“What we take the question to mean—what is a human life worth?—can be challenged and changed. For all life and lives are connected.” More
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Belarus must release writer and member of @pen_belarus Aliaksandr Fiaduta, detained in Moscow and sent back to Belarus with NO charges levied against him. https://bit.ly/3dljj3E
TODAY: Join the PEN America Miami/South Florida chapter at 8 PM ET to celebrate #NationalPoetryMonth! Four poets will discuss their works alongside the regional landscape, languages & cultural identities of South Florida in their writing & community work. https://bit.ly/3g6YkDJ
Help us celebrate the formation of the @PENAmerica Miami/South Florida Chapter with the kickoff reading tonight! Hope to see you there at 8 pm! https://pen.org/event/strange-paradise-south-florida-poets-influence-belonging/ And stay tuned for more events at the chapter page: https://pen.org/pen-america-chapter-miami-south-florida/ https://twitter.com/SWWIMmiami/status/1381992166399037443
