Meet Our Moderators and Interviewers
In addition to the authors, the 2026 MVAS features a stellar team of moderators, interviewers and special guests to facilitate the discussions and add expertise to the panels.
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Alexandra Styron
interviews Belle Burden
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Michele Norris
interviews Tayari Jones
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Nikolas Bowie
interviews Lee Bollinger and Jelani Cobb
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Mark Lebovich
interviews Maggie Haberman
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Henry Louis Gates, Jr
interviews Eugene Robinson
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Ron Charles
interviews Richard Russo