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SUMMARY:UNBANNED: Exploring Censorship in Books, Art, & Media – Censorship and the First Amendment: Q & A
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Four Freedoms Park Conservancy and the National Coalition Against Censorship, Unbanned is a free, outdoor celebration of the freedom to read. At a time when books and ideas are being increasingly challenged across the country, this series invites the public to engage in timely conversations about censorship and creative expression. Held at the iconic FDR Four Freedoms State Park, Unbanned offers three signature events alongside a daily banned book library and ongoing community programming.\nFDR Four Freedoms State Park\nRoosevelt Island, New York, NY, 10044\n(212) 204-8831\nThe event is to celebrate the right to read freely, encourage public discourse, and offer community-centered programming on the topic of censorship.\nOngoing Activities:\n1. A Banned Book Library open daily with curated titles for all ages\n2. Interactive events including talks, readings, and art-focused discussions\n3. Free book giveaways of frequently challenged titles\n4. Volunteer opportunities for community members\nEvent Highlights (Registration Encouraged):\n1. Art Censorship in America, May 17 at 1:00 p.m. Elizabeth Larison (Director, Arts & Culture Advocacy, NCAC) leads a discussion on how art censorship impacts creativity and expression in the U.S.\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-censorship-in-america-tickets-1320122334439\n2. Censorship and the First Amendment, May 22 at 5:00 p.m. NCAC Executive Director Lee Rowland explores the contours of the First Amendment and today’s threats to free expression.\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/censorship-and-the-first-amendment-q-a-tickets-1320134049479\n3. Read in Resistance with Mike Curato, June 1 at 12:00 p.m. Join author Mike Curato for readings from banned books, followed by an open afternoon of reading in the Park as an act of resistance.\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/read-in-resistance-with-mike-curato-tickets-1320144520799\n
URL:https://www.nomaanyc.org/events/unbanned-exploring-censorship-in-books-art-media-911/
CATEGORIES:Artist Talk,Film,Reading/Spoken Word
LOCATION:Roosevelt Island, New York, NY, 10044
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