The Current State of Book Bans and How to Fight Back

NATIONAL

October 7, 2025 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM ET

Virtual

Book bans may not be making front page headlines, but they are far from a thing of the past. From traditional bans in schools and libraries to quieter strategies like “shadow banning,” the movement to censor books is evolving in new and dangerous ways. These efforts are meant to intimidate educators, pressure publishers, and push authors toward self-censorship. Join us to hear from experts at PEN America and authors whose books have been banned as we explore the current state of book banning, the new playbook of censorship, and the real impact on writers and readers alike. Most importantly, we’ll learn how to join the fight against book bans and protect the freedom to read. See you there! https://redwine-blue.zoom.us/meeting/register/627GfaP8Srm8j4MGDv5EGw

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How Attacks on Public Education Harm Students of Color

NATIONAL

October 9, 2025 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM ET

Virtual

Attacks on public education are escalating but the impacts are not being felt equally by all students. Cuts to funding and restrictive new policies are falling hardest on Black and brown students, deepening long-standing inequities in our schools. Join us to learn about these disparities from the educational experts at EdTrust as we explore how current education policies and funding cuts disproportionately harm students of color. We’ll explore the root causes of chronic absenteeism, the bigger picture of inequities in education, and what we can do to push back and ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive. See you there! https://redwine-blue.zoom.us/meeting/register/UpZfdtPaQSa83AiZ4HEuvw

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