Elizabeth Alexander joined PBS NewsHour (@newshour) to discuss the Literary Arts Fund and Mellon’s commitment to shoring up the written word in America. Started by a coalition of seven charitable foundations, the Literary Arts Fund (@literaryartsfund) will distribute $50 million over five years to nonprofit organizations that serve writers and writing, including small presses, fellowships, and more. Hear the full conversation on the urgent need to preserve and nurture the humanities as a way of