In Conversation (Online Event): Roxane Gay and Megan Pillow 10th September

Join us for an insightful online event hosted by Afrori Books, featuring the award-winning Professor Roxane Gay and acclaimed writer Megan Pillow as they discuss their powerful book, Do the Work.

10th September 7pm

Roxane Gay, a New York Times bestselling author, is renowned for her groundbreaking essays in Bad Feminist and her deeply personal memoir, Hunger. An influential voice in contemporary discussions on race, gender, and identity, Gay has been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship for Creative Arts and regularly contributes to The Guardian and The New York Times. With her work featured on This American Life and NPR, Gay’s writing and activism continue to shape critical conversations about feminism and racial issues. As a professor at Purdue and Yale, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, drawing from her own life as the daughter of Haitian immigrants in Nebraska.

Megan Pillow is a distinguished writer, editor, and scholar. She is the project manager for Roxane Gay and co-editor of The Audacity, a newsletter known for amplifying diverse voices with integrity. Holding an MFA and a PhD, Pillow’s work has been featured in prestigious publications such as Electric Literature, Guernica, TriQuarterly, and Gay Magazine, and was recognized in The Best American Mystery and Suspense 2022.

Do the Work is a compelling call to action, offering readers a guide to confronting and addressing systemic racism and inequality. In this online event, Gay and Pillow will delve into the themes of their book, sharing their insights on how we can all contribute to making meaningful change.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with two of the most significant voices in contemporary literature and activism. Reserve your spot now and join us for what promises to be a thought-provoking and inspiring discussion.

Link for the event will be given as a digital download after checkout.