Event Brief
Dinaw Mengestu on Freedom of Expression
Filed: Mar 12, 2026 at 12:08 PM ET
Summary: As PEN America president, Mengestu discusses the importance of diverse voices amid censorship and the immigrant experience.
WHO: PEN America
WHAT: Mengestu discusses freedom of expression and immigrant identity
WHEN: Mar 12, 2026 at 11:31 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To defend plurality of voices and address criticism of PEN America
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