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2019 LitFest Gala: Levar Burton’s Tribute to Toni Morrison

TranscriptNovember 20, 2019

In an intimate tribute to Toni Morrison at the 2019 LitFest Gala in Los Angeles, acclaimed actor and author LeVar Burton honored the late writer's legacy. More

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LitFest Gala 2019: A Celebration of Free Expression

Now in its 29th year, PEN America’s LitFest Gala is a celebration of free expression and the literary arts. More

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Ava DuVernay, Diane Warren, Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr., Julie Brown Honored at PEN America 2019 LitFest Gala

Press ReleaseNovember 2, 2019

Last night, PEN America hosted their 2019 LitFest Gala in Los Angeles, a celebration of free expression and the literary arts that honored some of the brightest names in… More

ProPublica Reporter T. Christian Miller, LitFest Gala Television Excellence Presenter

2019 LitFest Television Excellence Presenter: T. Christian Miller

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T. Christian Miller is a senior reporter for ProPublica. More

Propublica Senior Reporter Ken Armstrong, 2019 LitFest Gala

2019 LitFest Television Excellence Presenter: Ken Armstrong

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Ken Armstrong is a senior reporter for ProPublica. More

2019 LitFest Special Guest: Blair Underwood

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A true multi-hyphenate, Blair Underwood is enjoying success in film, television and theatre, as an actor, director and producer.   More

Julie Brown: Litfest Dan Eldon Courage in Journalism Award

2019 LitFest Dan Eldon Courage in Journalism Award: Julie K. Brown

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Julie K. Brown is an investigative reporter with the Miami Herald. More

Kathy Griffin, Chrissy Metz, and Susan Kelechi Watson Join Illustrious Lineup of PEN America’s 2019 LitFest Gala in LA

Press ReleaseOctober 17, 2019

“We could not be more excited to have Kathy Griffin and Chrissy Metz joining our LitFest Gala lineup this year. These incredible women have both used their voices to… More

Levar Burton, 2019 Litfest Gala

2019 LitFest Gala Toni Morrison Tribute: LeVar Burton

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Two-time Emmy and Grammy award-winning comedian Kathy Griffin will host the 2019 LitFest Gala in Beverly Hills on November 1. More

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2019 LitFest Special Guest: Kathy Griffin

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Two-time Emmy and Grammy award-winning comedian Kathy Griffin will host the 2019 LitFest Gala in Beverly Hills on November 1. More

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