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If Women Ruled the World
Former White House press secretary Dee Dee Myers thinks that if women ruled the world, businesses would be more profitable, communities would be healthier, and politics would be more collegial. Also: acclaimed Nigerian authors Chinua Achebe and Chris Abani. And k.d. lang on her new album, "Watershed."
Check out the latest in our Political Projections film series! On Tuesday, March 4, we'll talk about how Hollywood has showcased American cynicism about politics. You can watch the selected films and weigh in on the conversation.
k.d. lang’s “Watershed”
k.d. lang’s new album, "Watershed," is her first recording of original songs in eight years. The Toronto Star recently called her "one of the most engaging performers on the planet."
Event: k.d. lang will be performing
Tuesday, February 26 through Thursday, February 28 at 8:30 pm
The Allen Room
Time Warner Center, 5th Floor
Broadway and 60th Street
For tickets, call CenterCharge at (212) 721-6500
Chinua Achebe and Chris Abani
Chinua Achebe has been called the father of modern African literature. He’s here to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his famous novel, Things Fall Apart. And the acclaimed young Nigerian novelist Chris Abani talks about Achebe's influence on his own work.
Event: Chinua Achebe, Chris Abani, Toni Morrison, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Edwidge Danticat, and Ha Jin will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of Things Fall Apart
Tuesday, Feb. 26 at 8 pm
Town Hall
123 West 43rd Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues)
Presented by the PEN American Center
Tickets and info at pen.org, or call (212) 840-2824
Weigh in: What's your favorite work of modern African literature?
Dee Dee Myers on Why Women Should Rule the World
Former White House press secretary Dee Dee Myers thinks that women should rule the world. In her new book, Why Women Should Rule the World, Ms. Myers explains why she says that with women in charge, businesses would be more profitable, communities would be healthier, and politics would be more collegial.
Event: Dee Dee Myers will be in conversation with Tina Brown
Tuesday, February 26 at 8 pm
92nd Street Y
Lexington Avenue at 92nd Street Y
For tickets, call the Y at (212) 415-5500 or go here.
Weigh in: How do you think the world would be different if more women were in positions of power in government and business?
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