Published: January 23, 2024; Aithor: Julia Sonrisa
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Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Colson Whitehead is this year’s City College of New York’s Langston Hughes Medal recipient. He’ll receive the Medal at CCNY’s 45th annual Langston Hughes Festival on Feb. 1.
The medal is awarded to highly distinguished writers from throughout the African and African American diaspora. It recognizes honorees for their impressive works of poetry, fiction, drama, autobiography, and critical essays that help to celebrate the memory and tradition of Langston Hughes. Past award winners include:
Time: 6:00-8:00 pm EST
Free!
Detailed information and discussion of the event.