Salman Rushdie Makes Surprise Return and First Public Appearance Since Attack, Accepts Award at PEN Gala

Salman Rushdie received an award for courage from PEN America at their annual gala.
Rushdie made his first public appearance since being stabbed and gravely wounded at a literary event last year.
Rushdie praised PEN America for its efforts to block politicians and officials seeking to ban literature on race and gender identity.
Rushdie warned of the dangers of banning books and rolling back freedoms of expression at the awards ceremony.
Rushdie thanked the people who came to his aid after an attempt on his life last year.