Hay Festival Dallas: Sunday’s Grand Finale of Stories and Voices

Sunday at Hay Festival Dallas offers a powerful conclusion to the weekend, with a focus on critical global issues and inspiring stories. The day begins at The Wild Detectives with a panel on Latin American narratives in the U.S., featuring authors Heather Cleary, Dahlia de la Cerda, and Dolores Reyes. This thought-provoking conversation will explore the intersection of literature, translation, and feminism, providing insight into how Latin American voices influence U.S. culture and identity.

Later, Romanian literary luminary Mircea Cărtărescu will appear at The Texas Theatre for a conversation on his surreal, deeply philosophical works such as Blinding and Solenoid. Known for his dreamlike, intricate storytelling, Cărtărescu will dive into the human psyche and literature’s power to probe our most profound thoughts.

One of Sunday’s highlights will be the discussion with Robert Samuels and Tolu Olorunnipa, co-authors of the Pulitzer Prize-winning book His Name Is George Floyd: One Man’s Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice. This essential conversation will explore the impact of George Floyd’s life and tragic death on the Black Lives Matter movement and the ongoing fight for racial justice in America. Samuels and Olorunnipa will reflect on their groundbreaking investigation, shedding light on the systemic issues of racism and inequality in the U.S., and offering a powerful exploration of how Floyd’s legacy continues to shape the national dialogue.

The day wraps up with a crucial panel on the global fentanyl crisis, featuring journalists from El País and The Dallas Morning News. This discussion will examine the far-reaching consequences of the fentanyl epidemic, spanning across the U.S., Mexico, and China, and will highlight the urgent need for international cooperation to combat this escalating public health crisis.

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