Civitella’s New York staff had the pleasure of attending the 61st annual PEN America Literary Awards Ceremony on May 8 in Manhattan, where historian and author Kali Nicole Gross was honored with the 2025 PEN Open Book Award. Her book, Vengeance Feminism: The Power of Black Women’s Fury in Lawless Times (2024), explores how Black women have wielded righteous anger as a tool of resistance, justice, and survival across U.S. history.
We are proud to celebrate her recognition and look forward to welcoming her to the Castle as a Fellow in the near future!