The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Sherry Sykes (diplomat-in-residence, left), Damon Young (writer-in-residence, center) and Morgan Overton (artist-in-residence, right) pose for a photo.

Inaugural Experts-in-Residence Program brings Damon Young to campus

By Adrienne Cahillane, Senior Staff Writer November 29, 2023
The Honors College Expert-in-Residence Program brings published author and Pittsburgh native Damon Young to campus.
Damon Young, right, speaks to Michael Sawyer in Alumni Hall Monday evening.

Damon Young talks Pittsburgh, writing and racial identity at Pitt event

By Abby Lipold, Staff Writer February 15, 2023
Damon Young, author of the award-winning memoir “What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker,” sat down with Dr. Michael Sawyer on Monday night to discuss his experiences growing up in Pittsburgh and his identity as a Black writer.
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