Amy Schneider and moderator, Kyla Tompkins on stage at the Center for the Arts on October 19, 2023. Amy wears a pink dress and is holding a microphone. Kyla wears a red suit jacket over a black top and black trousers.

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Heather McGhee

New York Times best-selling author, Heather McGhee, appears at UB's Center for the Arts on Wed., February 28, 2024.  Submit your questions for her in advance.

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