Harvard professor Lisa New thanks Jeffrey Epstein for Leon Black gift funding Poetry in America project featuring high‑profile figures

The passage reveals a direct financial link between Jeffrey Epstein (and possibly Leon Black) and a Harvard‑affiliated humanities initiative, mentions involvement of Bill Clinton, Katie Couric, Nas, a Epstein corresponded with Harvard professor Elisa (Lisa) New about funding Poetry in America. Leon Black’s gift funded staff salaries and Harvard studio space for the project. The series planned epis