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SUMMARY:UNBANNED: Exploring Censorship in Books, Art, & Media
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Four Freedoms Park Conservancy and the National Coalition Against Censorship, Unbanned is a free, outdoor celebration of the freedom to read. At a time when books and ideas are being increasingly challenged across the country, this series invites the public to engage in timely conversations about censorship and creative expression. Held at the iconic FDR Four Freedoms State Park, Unbanned offers three signature events alongside a daily banned book library and ongoing community programming.
When:
May 16 – June 2, 2025

Park hours: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Wednesday through Monday
(Closed on Tuesdays)
Visiting the Park is free and open to the public—no registration is required to explore and enjoy the daily programming. Registration is encouraged for the featured events listed below.

More info: fdrfourfreedomspark.org/unbanned
 The event is to celebrate the right to read freely, encourage public discourse, and offer community-centered programming on the topic of censorship.
Ongoing Activities:

A Banned Book Library open daily with curated titles for all ages
Interactive events including talks, readings, and art-focused discussions
Free book giveaways of frequently challenged titles
Volunteer opportunities for community members

Event Highlights (Registration Encouraged):

Art Censorship in America, May 17 at 1:00 p.m. Elizabeth Larison (Director, Arts & Culture Advocacy, NCAC) leads a discussion on how art censorship impacts creativity and expression in the U.S.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-censorship-in-america-tickets-1320122334439

Censorship and the First Amendment, May 22 at 5:00 p.m. NCAC Executive Director Lee Rowland explores the contours of the First Amendment and today’s threats to free expression.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/censorship-and-the-first-amendment-q-a-tickets-1320134049479

Read in Resistance with Mike Curato, June 1 at 12:00 p.m. Join author Mike Curato for readings from banned books, followed by an open afternoon of reading in the Park as an act of resistance.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/read-in-resistance-with-mike-curato-tickets-1320144520799
Location:
FDR Four Freedoms State Park
Roosevelt Island
New York, NY, 10044
 
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