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Ode to the Hybrid: Writing as a Russian-American

Olga Livshin is an English-language poet of Jewish descent, via Russia and Ukraine. The Los Angeles Review of Books described her 2019 book as follows: “In her inventive collection of ‘poems with translations,’ A Life Replaced, … Livshin writes in conversation with Akhmatova, using the older poet’s grief as a guide to navigate the depressing present.” In conversation with Eliot Borenstein, Livshin will discuss…

Equity, Inclusion, and Immigration in Nordic Countries

Online

In this virtual panel, four distinguished guests join us for a discussion on inequality both in the Nordic countries and the U.S. Featuring: Swedish hip-hop artist Jason "Timbuktu" Diakite, Swedish author Jonas Hassen Khemiri, Danish author Simon Pasternak, Swedish-Ethiopian chef and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson.

Out of Rushmore’s Shadow

Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò (NYU) 24 West 12th Street, New York City

The Luigi Del Bianco Story Presented by the American Italian Cultural Roundtable Commendatore Aldo Mancusi, President In association with The Enrico Caruso Museum Out of Rushmore’s Shadow The Luigi Del Bianco Story An inspiring story of an Italian immigrant’s unsung role as chief carver as told to us by his grandson Lou Del Bianco Author, Singer, Storyteller, Actor Please note:…