Audio + Video
Writing Gender (video)
A panel of venerated African authors and editors goes beyond the clichés to address the role of gender in the creation of art. More
Armenian Genocide: A Dark Paradigm (full video)
This panel discusses the Armenian Genocide—a glimpse into the darkest regions of the human soul—and its significance as a “dark paradigm” for later attempts by governments to silence writers… More
2015 PEN World Voices Festival: Ninety Minutes, Three Minds (video)
Moderated by Vanity Fair staff editor Anderson Tepper, these conversations get up close with three top African writers: Adéwálé Àjàdí (Nigeria), activist and author of the hit play Abyssinia;… More
Prayer and Meditation with Jackie Wang and Alain Mabanckou (audio)
For this contemplative evening, an assembly of writers and artists takes the stage to read their original, deeply personal prayers and meditations. More
Prayer and Meditation: Bob Holman and Salieu Suso (audio)
For this contemplative evening, an assembly of writers and artists takes the stage to read their original, deeply personal prayers and meditations. More
Prayer and Meditation: Sayed Kashua (audio)
For this contemplative evening, an assembly of writers and artists took the stage to read their original, deeply personal prayers and meditations. Featuring Sayed Kashua. More
Africa in Two Acts (video)
Africa stepped into the spotlight for this two-part event designed to reveal hidden literary and political realities. More
Queer Futures (video)
Informative and inspirational, this conversation surveyed the landscape of the burgeoning African gay rights movement and the role of literature in this struggle for human rights. More
Africa in Two Acts (audio)
Africa steps into the spotlight for this two-part event, designed to reveal hidden literary and political realities. Act I: Distinguished author and philosopher Achille Mbembe delivers remarks on the… More
Queer Futures (audio)
The burgeoning African gay rights movement is filled with brave artists and activists. Informative and inspirational, this conversation with prominent African writers will survey today's landscape, challenging preconceived ideas… More
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