Special spring Talking Volumes series to focus on race Four writers of color will discuss their work in the context of race in America. February 12, 2021 — 9:46am Text size Copy shortlink: A special spring edition of the Talking Volumes literary series, devoted to the topic of race in America, will take place on consecutive Tuesdays in March. Co-sponsored by the Star Tribune and Minnesota Public Radio, the conversations with four authors will be hosted by MPR journalists Kerri Miller and Brandt Williams and will take place virtually via a webinar that allows viewers to join a post-interview discussion led by Star Tribune writers.