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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Minnesota Writers Series: The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating the release of David Mura’s new book\, “The Stories Whiteness Tells Itself: Racial Myths and Our American Narratives”\, released in January of 2023 by University of Minnesota Press. Following a reading of selections from the new book\, Mura will be joined by best-selling author and President of Innocent Technologies Alexs Pate for a discussion on the issues of race\, history and education. A book signing will follow the talk. Part of the Minnesota Writers Series. Co-sponsored by University of Minnesota Press.  \nAbout the book: From the country’s founding through the summer of Black Lives Matter in 2020\, Mura’s new book unmasks how white stories about race attempt to erase the brutality of the past and underpin systemic racism in the present. Mura shows how deeply we need to change our racial narratives to dissolve the myth of Whiteness and fully acknowledge the experiences of Black Americans. Poet Douglas Kearney has said of Mura’s new book that it “offers what so many Americans claim they want: a rigorous education in perceiving themselves stripped of their dearest myths.” \nAbout the author: David Mura is a poet\, writer of creative nonfiction and fiction\, critic\, and playwright. He is author of “A Stranger’s Journey: Race\, Identity\, and Narrative Craft in Writing” and the memoirs “Turning Japanese: Memoirs of a Sansei” and “Where the Body Meets Memory: An Odyssey of Race\, Sexuality\, and Identity”. He is coeditor\, with Carolyn Holbrook\, of  “We Are Meant to Rise: Voices for Justice from Minneapolis to the World” (2021). He lives in Minneapolis. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, but registration is required. \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/mn-writers-series-stories-whiteness/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Minnesota Writers Series,Public Programming,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230228T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230228T170000
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SUMMARY:Mankato and Online - Transnational Feminism\, Solidarity\, and Care for #WomanLifeFreedom
DESCRIPTION:Recent events and protests in Iran have catapulted human rights and feminist issues onto the world stage\, and yet these movements in Iran are not new. Join Dr. Yalda Hamidi (Minnesota State University\, Mankato) and special guest panelists Prof. Ibtesam Al Atiyat (St. Olaf College) and Ph.D. student and human rights lawyer Tahmina Sobat (University of Minnesota) as they reflect on the Iranian feminist revolution of 2022 and the politics of solidarity\, care\, and transnational feminism. This event will be held both virtually and in-person on campus.  \nPrior to a panel discussion\, each scholar will discuss how the current women’s revolution in Iran aligns with their own research. Dr. Hamidi will consider Iranian diasporic feminism/s and how her participation and engagement with the Green Movement of 2009 shapes her understanding of the current unfolding feminist revolution. Dr. Al Atiyat will share examples of Arab women’s solidarity with Iranian women and share reflections on the limits that have surfaced.  Finally\, Ph.D. student Tahmina Sobat will discuss Afghan women’s longstanding advocacies against imperialism and war\, noting the possibilities and perils of transnational feminist solidarities regarding the situation in Iran. \nCo-sponsored by the Women’s Center at Minnesota State University\, Mankato.  \nPanelists\nYalda Hamidi (She/Her/Hers) is an Assistant Professor of Gender and Women’s Studies at Minnesota State University Mankato and a member of the Ms. Committee of Scholars. She identifies as a teacher\, mentor\, storyteller\, sister\, and auntie. At MNSU Mankato\, Yalda teaches transnational feminism\, feminist pedagogy\, and queer identities courses. In her research\, she writes about the importance of politics of location for understanding the feminism/s of non-white and non-Western women. Yalda’s non-academic work strives to share the stories of Iranian women championing and fighting intersectional systems of oppression. \nIbtesam Al Atiyat is a professor of sociology\, and the director of the Enduring Questions Program at St. Olaf College. She is the author of “The Jordanian Women’s Movement: Activism\, Strategies and Discourses”\, published by Friedrich Ebert Foundation (Berlin) in 2004\,  and the editor of “The Uprisings and Gender Equity in the Arab World” published by the Kettering Foundation\, the Arab Network for the Study of Democracy\, and the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy at the American University of Beirut in 2017.  \nTahmina Sobat is a women’s human rights lawyer from Afghanistan. She holds a law degree from Herat University of Afghanistan\, an LLM degree in International Human Rights Law from the University of Notre Dame\, and a Master’s degree in Gender and Women Studies through the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship at Minnesota State University\, Mankato. She is currently working on her Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota where her thesis will examine “The Role of Grassroots Feminism in Demilitarization and Peace-Building in Afghanistan.” \nRegistration\nFor those coming from off campus\, please indicate when registering if you will need a parking voucher.  \nIf you plan to join remotely please indicate so when registering.   \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/transnational-feminism-solidarity-and-care/
LOCATION:Ostrander Auditorium – Minnesota State University – Mankato\, 540 W Road\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Free,Greater Minnesota,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230425
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SUMMARY:Becker - We Are Water MN
DESCRIPTION:The We Are Water MN traveling exhibit examines water issues statewide and in local communities through personal stories\, histories\, and scientific information. It strengthens Minnesotans’ relationships with water\, exposes visitors to new perspectives\, and increases participation in water stewardship activities. \nHost Partner: The Mississippi River St. Cloud Watershed Collaborative \nWant to know more about We Are Water MN?\nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/becker-we-are-water-mn/
LOCATION:Sherburne History Center\, 10775 27th Ave SE\, Becker\, 55308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Free,Kid Friendly,We Are Water MN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230325
DTSTAMP:20260403T144052
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SUMMARY:Walker - Why Treaties Matter
DESCRIPTION:“Why Treaties Matter: Self-Government in the Dakota and Ojibwe Nations”—a traveling exhibit made in partnership with the Minnesota Indian Affairs Council and the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian—explores relationships between Dakota and Ojibwe Indian Nations and the U.S. government in this place we now call Minnesota.  \nWant to know more about Why Treaties Matter?\nLearn more about the Why Treaties Matter exhibit and partnership. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/walker-why-treaties-matter/
LOCATION:Walker-Hackensack-Akeley High School\, 301 4th Street\, Walker\, MN\, 56484\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,Greater Minnesota,Why Treaties Matter
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ORGANIZER;CN="Trygve Throntveit":MAILTO:trygve@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230316T170000
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - The Rebellious Life of Rosa Parks Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of The Rebellious Life of Rosa Parks\, featuring a discussion after the film moderated by Kevin Lindsey. \nJeanne Theoharis’s book was brought to life in June 2022 as a feature documentary that delves deep into civil rights icon Rosa Parks’ historic work and her role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Through interviews with those who knew her\, powerful archival footage and her own words\, the film tells the story of Parks’ extensive organizing\, radical politics and lifelong dedication to activism. Directors: Johanna Hamilton\, Yoruba Richen. Editor: Èlia Gasull Balada \nAbout the book:\nThe Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks blows away the myths we learned about the “tired seamstress” who gave up her seat on the bus. The only thing she was tired of was injustice. \nParks had an amazing life of activism going back to the 1930s\, beginning with her concern about the Scottsboro Nine through the struggle in the South\, and her work with Myles Horton at the Highlander Folk School\, the bus boycott in Montgomery and then to Detroit where she lived more than half her life. She worked with the left\, communists\, socialists\, the anti-war and black power movements\, and had great admiration and respect for Malcolm X and Robert Williams. \nWhatever we think we know about Rosa Parks\, there is far more we do not know and will learn from this work. The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks is a must for teachers\, parents\, and grandparents\, to undo the damaging myths that essentially began and ended her political life on December 1\, 1955\, frozen in time as Dr. King was on August 28\, 1963. Most Americans are unaware of their anti-war and anti-capitalist views. \nAbout Dr. Josie R. Johnson\nJosie Robinson Johnson is an American community organizer and activist for African American rights. Described by the Minneapolis Star Tribune as the “First Lady of Minnesota Civil Rights\,” she was instrumental in the success of a fair housing bill in Minnesota in 1962. \nDr. Josie Johnson continues to fight for and protect voting rights for Black Minnesotans. She often speaks of her efforts as building upon her ancestors’ struggles for freedom and civil rights. In Minneapolis\, she worked as a community organizer for the Urban League and was active in the League of Women Voters\, eventually becoming the first Black national board member. \nIn the national movement for civil rights\, Johnson was in the official Minnesota delegation at the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. Through the Wednesdays in Mississippi movement\, she traveled to Mississippi to support efforts for racial justice\, despite the possibility of retaliation from the Ku Klux Klan. \nAs a lobbyist\, Johnson supported a fair housing bill by gathering evidence of housing discrimination affecting Black Minnesotans. She also played an integral role in the effort to pass the bill establishing the Fair Employment Practices Commission. \nJohnson has always prioritized education. She founded the Junior Service League\, a mentoring program that connected Black girls in junior high with professional Black women. At the University of Minnesota\, she was the first Black woman on the Board of Regents and worked to create the African American Studies Program. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, but registration is required. \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/rebellious-life-rosa-parks/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Free,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rose McGee":MAILTO:rose@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230421T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230421T180000
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Poetry Sparks!
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of National Poetry Month\, join Minnesota’s Poet Laureate Gwen Westerman\, at a poetry gathering just for poets. Hear about Gwen’s vision for poetry across the state\, get connected to other poets\, and let your creativity loose with some writing time. Stay after for a casual group meal\, and we’ll send you home feeling inspired\, centered\, and reinvigorated. We’ll provide the pens and the paper – bring yourself and come Spark! poetry connection and creativity with us! \n3:00 p.m. Event start\n6:00 p.m. Event close/Dinner served \nRegistration\nThis event is free but registration is required. Dinner after the event will be provided. Please note that this event is for poets only. \nCOVID-19 Policy: to help keep our artists safe\, all audience members are required to be masked inside the venue during the event regardless of vaccination status. Masks will not be required after the event while dinner is being served. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nRegistration for this event has closed. \nWant to know more about Minnesota’s Poet Laureate?\nLearn more about Gwen Nell Westerman and the history of Minnesota’s Poet Laureate.\n \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/poetry-sparks/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Minnesota's Poet Laureate,Public Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230620
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SUMMARY:Pine River - We Are Water MN
DESCRIPTION:The We Are Water MN traveling exhibit examines water issues statewide and in local communities through personal stories\, histories\, and scientific information. It strengthens Minnesotans’ relationships with water\, exposes visitors to new perspectives\, and increases participation in water stewardship activities. \nHost Partner: Happy Dancing Turtle \nWant to know more about We Are Water MN?\nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/pine-river-we-are-water-mn/
LOCATION:Happy Dancing Turtle\, 2331 Dancing Wind Rd SW\, Ste 1\, Pine River\, MN\, 56474\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit,Free,Greater Minnesota,Kid Friendly,We Are Water MN
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144052
CREATED:20230328T140340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T132700Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Children's Book Week Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Children’s literature is one of the first ways in which storytelling makes an impact in young humans’ lives\, teaching them about the world they live in and the power of their own imagination\, and celebrating what makes us all both similar and unique. Join the Minnesota Humanities Center for a celebration on the lawn honoring Children’s Book Week\, with guest author readings\, book art workshops\, story walks\, games\, crafts\, book sales\, food trucks\, and special giveaways. Authors and book illustrators joining include Diane Wilson\, Sun Yung Shin 신 선 영\, Shannon Gibney\, John Coy\, Marian Hassan\, Magdalena Mora\, Remona Htoo\, and Dr. Artika Tyner. ARTrageous will also be setting up a Creation Station for kids and kids at heart to make their own bookmarks\, and Babycakes Book Stack bus will also be on site selling books. In partnership with Diverse Reads and AMPACT. \nStory Time Schedule\n12:00 p.m. – My Daddy Tells Me with Thuba Nguyen\n12:30 p.m. – Somali folktales with Marian Hassan\n1:00 p.m. – Magdalena Mora\n1:30 p.m. – My Little Legs with Remona Htoo\n2:00 p.m. – Where We Come From with John Coy\, Shannon Gibney\, Sun Yung Shin\, and Diane Wilson\n2:30 p.m. – Sam and the Incredible African and American Food Fight with Shannon Gibney\n3:00 p.m. – Joey and Grandpa Johnson’s Day in Rondo with Dr. Artika Tyner \nRegistration\nRegistration is appreciated but not required for this event. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org | MHC Cancellation Policy \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/childrens-book-week-celebration/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Kid Friendly,Public Programming,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230516T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144052
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230606T173311Z
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SUMMARY:Online - True Tuesdays: Youth Voice in Decision-Making with Minnesota Youth Council (MYC)
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that Minnesota youth are the only youth in the nation that have an official voice in legislation? Join us on May 16th to learn about the four key initiatives of the Minnesota Youth Council (MYC) and the work they have done this legislative session in pursuit of a just and equitable Minnesota. \nThe MYC envisions a state that prioritizes the agency and voice of young people from all backgrounds. The MYC is a collaborative of youth leaders that works to amplify the voice and power of their peers across the state of Minnesota. These young leaders are the go-to group in Minnesota for elevating and championing youth voice in decision-making. Members of the MYC are change agents in their communities and across the state\, leading the way with youth-centered systems change. The Council is comprised of 8th-12th graders representing each congressional district in Minnesota and provides guidance to the legislature\, governor\, and Department of Education on issues affecting young people. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/true-tuesdays-youth-voice/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Free,Online,Public Programs,TRUE Tuesdays
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Rust":MAILTO:jessica@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230520T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144052
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis and Online - Westminster Town Hall Forum: Arc Toward Justice 2023
DESCRIPTION:Join renowned philosopher and social critic Dr. Cornel West and social impact strategist and professional disruptor Ifeoma Ike in Minneapolis in a collaborative event with our partners Westminster Town Hall Forum and Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers. Minnesota Public Radio Host Angela Davis will serve as our moderator for the “ARC Toward Justice” event.  \nWest has written 20 books and he is best known for the classics\, Race Matters and Democracy Matters\, and his memoir\, Brother West: Living and Loving Out Loud. Dr. West’s most recent book\, Black Prophetic Fire\, offers an unflinching look at nineteenth and twentieth-century African American leaders and their visionary legacies. He is the former Professor of the Practice of Public Philosophy at Harvard University and Professor Emeritus at Princeton University. \nIke has co-engineered Just Leadership USA and Mass Bail Out NYC efforts as well as the formation of three congressional caucuses: Caucus on Black Men and Boys\, Caucus on Black Women and Girls\, and Caucus on Black Innovation. As a movement lawyer\, Ike has been a policy advisor regarding human rights violations in Haiti\, mistreatment of Afro-Columbians\, and non-consent medical practices in Africa. \nFollowing the thought-provoking conversation by our celebrated speakers Dr. West and Ms. Ike of telling the truth and bearing witness to love and justice\, attendees will have an opportunity to continue the conversation with fellow attendees to create the beloved community and ensure that the moral arc of the universe continues to bend toward justice.  \nLivestream\nThis event will be available via livestream on May 20 on the Westminster Town Hall Forum website and Facebook page. \nRegistration\nThis event is free and open to all. \nThere is no ticketing or registration. Seating at Westminster is on a first-come\, first seated basis. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. Music by Singers Of This Age at 5:30 p.m. Forum will begin at 6:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/arc-toward-justice-2023/
LOCATION:Westminster Presbyterian Church\, 1200 Marquette Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Free,Online,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230607T153000
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SUMMARY:Coleraine - Teaching American Indian Content to All
DESCRIPTION:MHC is pleased to be a presenter at a two-day professional development training hosted by Greenway Nashwauk Keewatin Indian Education at Greenway High School. Educators in the Coleraine and greater Grand Rapids area are invited to attend all or part of the training. There will be multiple classes covering all teaching grade levels and subjects. MHC’s session\, Teaching American Indian Content to All\, will be given on Wednesday\, June 7. CEUs are available for participating educators. \nPresenters:\nDan & Susan Ninham: Indigenized Physical Activity Breaks\, Team Building\, Northern Indigenous Games\nCarolyn Olson: Implementing Indigenous Education in the Classroom\nLowana Greensky: Fry Bread Tacos\, Resiliency\nPatti Rychart: Dream Catchers\nGovinda Budrow: Special Education\nDonna Patterson: Special Education\nSherwin Obey: Sports\, Physical Activities\, Quick Games for Elementary Students\nJade Wilson: Elementary Lessons\nRachael Herring: Art Projects\nEloise Jackson: Conversations with an Elder\nEden Bart: Minnesota Humanities Center\, Teaching American Indian Content to All \nRegistration\nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/coleraine-teaching-american-indian-content-to-all/
LOCATION:Greenway High School\, 308 Roosevelt Street\, Coleraine\, MN\, 55722\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Greater Minnesota,K-12 Education,Professional Development
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laurie Eide":MAILTO:leide@isd316.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230616T120000
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SUMMARY:Golden Valley - Kumbayah The Juneteenth Story (Morning Performance)
DESCRIPTION:In 2021\, Juneteenth was written into law as a national day of observance. Following\, on February 3rd\, 2023\, Juneteenth became an official state holiday in Minnesota.  Although awareness has grown\, many people are still unfamiliar with why we celebrate Juneteenth and the insight it offers in addressing current social injustice. Minnesota Humanities Center and Sweet Potato Comfort Pie are proud to bring Kumbayah the Juneteenth Story to the Twin Cities in collaboration with local organizations to include: Breck School\, League of Women Voters\, Metropolitan State University\, Upper Room Community\, and the City of Golden Valley. \n  \n\nKumbayah The Juneteenth Story from iDream.tv on Vimeo. \n  \nKumbayah The Juneteenth Story\, written by Rose McGee\, is a 90-minute fictitious\, two-act play that addresses a factual and traumatic time in our history – when news was deliberately withheld that Black people were no longer to be kept as slaves in this country. Storytelling and music weave together mesmerizing scenes. Although tragedy is depicted\, this play within a play is tremendously uplifting. The story begins with a Prologue set in the early 1800s in a small West African village where a young mother and her small son are being abducted from their home by slave catchers. Act One: Scene One is set in present time in a popular North Minneapolis soul-food restaurant where a group of youths and adults ultimately end up discussing what Juneteenth means. Before long they all agree to attend a play about Juneteenth. The story then shifts into 1863 on the Turner Plantation in Tyler\, Texas with the character Frederick Douglass as Narrator. \nAlthough interpretation is best suited for ages 8 and up\, children of all ages are welcome to attend. \nRegistration\nASL interpretation will be available for the morning performance\nThe morning performance is free to attend\, but registration is highly recommended. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/golden-valley-kumbayah-morning/
LOCATION:Breck School\, 123 Ottawa Avenue North\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Immersive Experiences,Juneteenth,Kumbayah,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rose McGee":MAILTO:rose@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230616T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230616T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144052
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T140756Z
UID:10000354-1686942000-1686949200@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:Golden Valley - Kumbayah The Juneteenth Story (Evening Performance)
DESCRIPTION:In 2021\, Juneteenth was written into law as a national day of observance. Following\, on February 3rd\, 2023\, Juneteenth became an official state holiday in Minnesota.  Although awareness has grown\, many people are still unfamiliar with why we celebrate Juneteenth and the insight it offers in addressing current social injustice. Minnesota Humanities Center and Sweet Potato Comfort Pie are proud to bring Kumbayah the Juneteenth Story to the Twin Cities in collaboration with local organizations to include: Breck School\, League of Women Voters\, Metropolitan State University\, Upper Room Community\, and the City of Golden Valley.\n  \n\nKumbayah The Juneteenth Story from iDream.tv on Vimeo. \n \nKumbayah The Juneteenth Story\, written by Rose McGee\, is a 90-minute fictitious\, two-act play that addresses a factual and traumatic time in our history – when news was deliberately withheld that Black people were no longer to be kept as slaves in this country. Storytelling and music weave together mesmerizing scenes. Although tragedy is depicted\, this play within a play is tremendously uplifting. The story begins with a Prologue set in the early 1800s in a small West African village where a young mother and her small son are being abducted from their home by slave catchers. Act One: Scene One is set in present time in a popular North Minneapolis soul-food restaurant where a group of youths and adults ultimately end up discussing what Juneteenth means. Before long they all agree to attend a play about Juneteenth. The story then shifts into 1863 on the Turner Plantation in Tyler\, Texas with the character Frederick Douglass as Narrator.  \nAlthough interpretation is best suited for ages 8 and up\, children of all ages are welcome to attend.  \nRegistration\nThe evening performance is free to attend\, but registration is highly recommended. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/golden-valley-kumbayah-evening/
LOCATION:Breck School\, 123 Ottawa Avenue North\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55422\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Immersive Experiences,Juneteenth,Kumbayah,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rose McGee":MAILTO:rose@mnhum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230619T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230619T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144052
CREATED:20230420T204312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T140741Z
UID:10000355-1687195800-1687203000@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:St. Peter - Kumbayah The Juneteenth Story
DESCRIPTION:In 2021\, Juneteenth was written into law as a national day of observance. Following\, on February 3rd\, 2023\, Juneteenth became an official state holiday in Minnesota.  Although awareness has grown\, many people are still unfamiliar with why we celebrate Juneteenth and the insight it offers in addressing current social injustice. Minnesota Humanities Center and Sweet Potato Comfort Pie are proud to bring Kumbayah the Juneteenth Story to St. Peter and Mankato communities in collaboration with the following local host partners: True Essentials Consulting\, Juneteenth Foundation\, and St. Peter Area Public Schools.\n  \n\nKumbayah The Juneteenth Story from iDream.tv on Vimeo. \n \nKumbayah The Juneteenth Story\, written by Rose McGee\, is a 90-minute fictitious\, two-act play that addresses a factual and traumatic time in our history – when news was deliberately withheld that Black people were no longer to be kept as slaves in this country. Storytelling and music weave together mesmerizing scenes. Although tragedy is depicted\, this play within a play is tremendously uplifting. The story begins with a Prologue set in the early 1800s in a small West African village where a young mother and her small son are being abducted from their home by slave catchers. Act One: Scene One is set in present time in a popular North Minneapolis soul-food restaurant where a group of youths and adults ultimately end up discussing what Juneteenth means. Before long they all agree to attend a play about Juneteenth. The story then shifts into 1863 on the Turner Plantation in Tyler\, Texas with the character Frederick Douglass as Narrator.  \nAlthough interpretation is best suited for ages 8 and up\, children of all ages are welcome to attend.  \nRegistration\nThe evening performance is free to attend\, but registration is highly recommended. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-peter-kumbayah/
LOCATION:St. Peter High School\, 2121 Broadway Ave\, St. Peter\, MN\, 56082\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Greater Minnesota,Immersive Experiences,Juneteenth,Kumbayah,Public Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/event_kumbayah_juneteenth.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rose McGee":MAILTO:rose@mnhum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230815
DTSTAMP:20260403T144052
CREATED:20230524T184517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T174258Z
UID:10000362-1687392000-1692057599@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:Minneapolis - We Are Water MN
DESCRIPTION:The We Are Water MN traveling exhibit examines water issues statewide and in local communities through personal stories\, histories\, and scientific information. It strengthens Minnesotans’ relationships with water\, exposes visitors to new perspectives\, and increases participation in water stewardship activities. \nHost Partner: Somali Museum of Minnesota \nExhibit hours\nOren Gateway Center lobby hours; Somali Museum staff will be with the exhibit on Saturdays. \nTuesday: Noon to 7:00 p.m.\nWednesday: Noon to 7:00 p.m.\nThursday: Noon to 7:00 p.m.\nFriday: Noon to 7:00 p.m.\nSaturday: 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. \nWant to know more about We Are Water MN?\nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-we-are-water-mn/
LOCATION:Augsburg University\, Oren Gateway Center Lobby\, 610 22nd Avenue South\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55454\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,Kid Friendly,We Are Water MN
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/event_we_are_water.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144052
CREATED:20230613T153926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T140729Z
UID:10000365-1687456800-1687465800@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:St. Paul - Learning from Place: Slow Roll'n Rondo\, led by Cultural Wellness Center
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center is proud to feature Slow Roll’n Rondo\, a program of the Cultural Wellness Center.  Join members of the diverse\, multi-generational\, and intersectional Rondo Community as you explore the opportunities and possibilities of an African American Cultural Enterprise District connected by a land bridge. This is a community-led development process designed to achieve the aspirations of the Rondo community to right past wrongs\, revitalize Rondo\, and honor African American Cultural contributions that have sustained the Rondo Community and will serve as a model for restorative participatory community development. \nExplore a journey through the community’s history and into the future during a conversationally-paced biking experience. You will get to know the places\, people\, and possibilities that will lead to a vibrant future. Special guests may include Seitu Jones\, Commissioner Toni Carter\, Mr. Marvin Anderson\, and Mayor\, Melvin Carter along with members of his staff. \nThe evening will include a community meal featuring Black chefs and food grown in community gardens. \nThe event starts at Hallie Q Brown Community Center parking lot at 270 North Kent Street\, Saint Paul\, MN 55102. \nThe Cultural Wellness Center offers experiential learning opportunities that actively boost well-being\, improve relationships\, build communities\, and train organizations. \nRegistration\nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/lfp-slow-rolln-rondo/
LOCATION:Hallie Q. Brown Community Center\, 270 North Kent Street\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Immersive Experiences,Learning from Place
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/event_lfp_slow_roll_rondo.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230622T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144052
CREATED:20230426T202506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T140705Z
UID:10000358-1687460400-1687467600@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:Rochester - Kumbayah The Juneteenth Story
DESCRIPTION:In 2021\, Juneteenth was written into law as a national day of observance. Following\, on February 3rd\, 2023\, Juneteenth became an official state holiday in Minnesota.  Although awareness has grown\, many people are still unfamiliar with why we celebrate Juneteenth and the insight it offers in addressing current social injustice. Minnesota Humanities Center and Sweet Potato Comfort Pie are proud to bring Kumbayah The Juneteenth Story to Rochester area communities in collaboration with the following local organizations: Mayo Clinic\, Rochester Branch of the NAACP\, and Rochester Public Schools.\n  \n\nKumbayah The Juneteenth Story from iDream.tv on Vimeo. \n \nKumbayah The Juneteenth Story\, written by Rose McGee\, is a 90-minute fictitious\, two-act play that addresses a factual and traumatic time in our history – when news was deliberately withheld that Black people were no longer to be kept as slaves in this country. Storytelling and music weave together mesmerizing scenes. Although tragedy is depicted\, this play within a play is tremendously uplifting. The story begins with a Prologue set in the early 1800s in a small West African village where a young mother and her small son are being abducted from their home by slave catchers. Act One: Scene One is set in present time in a popular North Minneapolis soul-food restaurant where a group of youths and adults ultimately end up discussing what Juneteenth means. Before long they all agree to attend a play about Juneteenth. The story then shifts into 1863 on the Turner Plantation in Tyler\, Texas with the character Frederick Douglass as Narrator.  \nAlthough interpretation is best suited for ages 8 and up\, children of all ages are welcome to attend.  \nRegistration\nThe evening performance is free to attend\, but registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/rochester-kumbayah/
LOCATION:Mayo Civic Center\, 30 Civic Center Drive SE\, Rochester\, MN\, 55904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Greater Minnesota,Immersive Experiences,Juneteenth,Kumbayah,Public Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/event_kumbayah_juneteenth.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Rust":MAILTO:jessica@mnhum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144052
CREATED:20230421T131534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T140642Z
UID:10000356-1687629600-1687636800@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:St. Cloud - Kumbayah The Juneteenth Story
DESCRIPTION:In 2021\, Juneteenth was written into law as a national day of observance. Following\, on February 3rd\, 2023\, Juneteenth became an official state holiday in Minnesota.  Although awareness has grown\, many people are still unfamiliar with why we celebrate Juneteenth and the insight it offers in addressing current social injustice. Minnesota Humanities Center and Sweet Potato Comfort Pie are proud to bring Kumbayah the Juneteenth Story to St. Cloud area communities in collaboration with host partner United Way of Central Minnesota and local organizations.\n  \n\nKumbayah The Juneteenth Story from iDream.tv on Vimeo. \n \nKumbayah The Juneteenth Story\, written by Rose McGee\, is a 90-minute fictitious\, two-act play that addresses a factual and traumatic time in our history – when news was deliberately withheld that Black people were no longer to be kept as slaves in this country. Storytelling and music weave together mesmerizing scenes. Although tragedy is depicted\, this play within a play is tremendously uplifting. The story begins with a Prologue set in the early 1800s in a small West African village where a young mother and her small son are being abducted from their home by slave catchers. Act One: Scene One is set in present time in a popular North Minneapolis soul-food restaurant where a group of youths and adults ultimately end up discussing what Juneteenth means. Before long they all agree to attend a play about Juneteenth. The story then shifts into 1863 on the Turner Plantation in Tyler\, Texas with the character Frederick Douglass as Narrator.  \nAlthough interpretation is best suited for ages 8 and up\, children of all ages are welcome to attend.  \nRegistration\nThe evening performance is free to attend\, but registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-cloud-kumbayah/
LOCATION:Marcus Theatres\, 1533 Frontage Road North\, Waite Park\, MN\, 56387\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Greater Minnesota,Immersive Experiences,Juneteenth,Kumbayah,Public Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/event_kumbayah_juneteenth.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rose McGee":MAILTO:rose@mnhum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230710T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144052
CREATED:20230613T201311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T141225Z
UID:10000366-1689012000-1689021000@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:St. Paul - Critical Conversation: Starting with the Indigenous | Emphasis on Place
DESCRIPTION:What connects us to this place? How does the history of this place inform who we are and how we connect with each other? Join Indigenous leaders Kate Beane\, Executive Director of the Minnesota Museum of American Art\, and Christina Woods\, Executive Director of the Duluth Art Institute\, who will engage participants in deep dialogue about Indigenous issues related to place and land. Participants will learn from Dakota and Ojibwe community members\, through stories and histories often left out of public narratives\, how art helps us create deeper meaning and connections.  \nRefreshments and a light meal will be served. This event is part of a series of Critical Conversations\, created in partnership with Public Art Saint Paul’s 2023 Wakpa Triennial Art Festival. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/critical-conversation-starting-with-the-indigenous-emphasis-on-place/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Critical Conversations,Free,Public Programming,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230716T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230716T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144052
CREATED:20230512T183958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T132709Z
UID:10000360-1689534000-1689541200@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:St. Paul - Shakespeare in our Parks: Much Ado About Nothing
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Humanities Center is pleased to host Classical Actors Ensemble as they bring their 9th season of Shakespeare in Our Parks live theater to MHC’s lawn. This year’s play\, which will travel to over 15 locations across the Twin Cities\, will be William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing.” In this classic romantic comedy of manners\, a Prince and his soldiers returning from a long campaign bring excitement\, intrigue\, and passion to a rural town. Can callow youths and jaded exes both find love when malicious gossip is afoot? \nPicnics\, lawn chairs\, sunbrellas\, and blankets are welcome. Please note that the performance is in an open field with minimal shade. Please plan accordingly. Can’t make that date? Check out Classical Actors Ensemble’s full calendar for other performance across the Twin Cities this summer.  \nFrom Classical Actors Ensemble: “The Theater is a sacred place. It is a public forum where actors and audience gather to contemplate what it means to be human. Shakespeare and his contemporaries grappled with that question in some of the English language’s best poetry\, leaving behind a canon of compelling stories with universal themes that provide invigorating challenge for actors and an awe-inspiring legacy for audiences. Classical Actors Ensemble performs the plays of the English Renaissance as they were originally intended: as popular entertainment for everyone. By demonstrating why these works of art are considered classic\, we freshly prove their relevance in today’s world.” \nRegistration\nRegistration is appreciated on the Classical Actors Ensemble website but not required.  \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/shakespeare-in-our-parks/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Public Programming,Public Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/event_shakespeare_parks_much_ado.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230717T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144052
CREATED:20230613T201331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T141151Z
UID:10000367-1689616800-1689625800@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:St. Paul - Critical Conversation: Stories I Didn't Know
DESCRIPTION:The award-winning documentary\, “Stories I Didn’t Know\,” follows the story of Saint Paul resident Rita Davern as she uncovers uneasy truths of her Irish ancestors and their ownership of Pike Island\, sacred land to the Dakota people. Join us for a special screening of the film followed by a community conversation with Rita Davern\, Ramona Kitto Stately\, and Reuben Kitto Stately. Reflect on how one person’s discovery of truth can create a significant positive impact on personal and statewide levels. Consider the transgressions made by the federal government and non-Native leaders and how together we can confront current systemic failures as we work to create a more just Minnesota. \nRefreshments and a light meal will be served. This event is part of a series of Critical Conversations\, created in partnership with Public Art Saint Paul’s 2023 Wakpa Triennial Art Festival. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/critical-conversation-stories-i-didnt-know/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Critical Conversations,Free,Public Programming,Public Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/event_critical_conversations_stories_didnt_know.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230726T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230726T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144052
CREATED:20230627T161527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T141118Z
UID:10000370-1690394400-1690403400@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:St. Paul - Critical Conversation: The Art and Response to Castile and Floyd
DESCRIPTION:Art has the power to help communities process and heal. Two of Minnesota’s leading artists are lighting the way forward as we process deep pain and confusion and setting us on a path of healing after the murders of Mr. Philando Castile and Mr. George Floyd. Be part of a Critical Conversation with gifted artists Ta-coumba T. Aiken and Seitu Ken Jones as they reflect on creating art in these tumultuous times\, how art sparks change at personal and societal levels\, and how we build our futures in the Twin Cities with equity and inclusion so that everyone thrives. Minnesota Humanities Center CEO Kevin Lindsey will host this interactive and vibrant conversation. \nRefreshments and a light meal will be served. This event is part of a series of Critical Conversations\, created in partnership with the 2023 Wakpa Triennial Art Festival\, presented by Public Art Saint Paul. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/critical-conversation-the-art-and-response-to-castile-and-floyd/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Critical Conversations,Free,Public Programming,Public Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/event_critical_conversations_art_response_castille_floyd.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230805T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230805T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144052
CREATED:20230628T182118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250721T203804Z
UID:10000371-1691240400-1691247600@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:St. Paul - Minnesota Writers Series: Rose McGee Children's Book Release
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Humanities Center\, in partnership with Minnesota Historical Society Press\, is pleased to host the launch of Rose McGee’s new children’s book\, “Can’t Nobody Make a Sweet Potato Pie Like Our Mama!” The author and the book’s illustrator\, Christopheraaron Deanes\, will read from the book and participate in a moderated discussion around themes related to food and family. Freddie Bell\, KMOJ radio personality and Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee\, will moderate the discussion. The author and illustrator will be available for a book signing and discussion at a reception following the event.  Books will be available for purchase from Black Garnet Books. Part of the Minnesota Writers Series.  \nAbout the Book\nIn Rose McGee’s charming picture book (3-7 age range)\, young Marie and Landon think that their grandmother\, “Mama\,” makes the best sweet potato pies ever. The twins sometimes wonder if there might be some magic involved. Neighbors dealing with bad news or struggling with loss stop by for a slice. Sharing the pies—their sweet aroma\, their familiar texture—in Mama’s warm home brings them comfort. The twins marvel at the neighbors’ transformation. Maybe\, the twins realize\, the magic isn’t in the pies. Maybe it’s in their mama.  \nAbout the Author and Illustrator\nRose McGee’s touching story expands on her own work building community and relationships through her “baketivism” as the leader of the nonprofit Sweet Potato Comfort Pie. She is a well-known facilitator\, the playwright behind “Kumbayah: The Juneteenth Story\,” one of Minnesota’s 50 Over 50\, and a 2019 Bush Fellow. Her work has been featured in the national PBS documentary\, “A Few Good Pie Places\,” and in the TEDx Talk\, “The Power of Pie.” \nChristopheraaron Deanes is an artist and educator working to build creative equitable spaces that support and engage communities. As an artist\, Christopheraaron is represented in local galleries and has created metal enamel sculptures as well as murals sited throughout the Twin Cities. As an educator\, he works in the administration offices at Fridley Public Schools and with communities of color around Minneapolis and St. Paul. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife\, Cara\, and five amazing children. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/mn-writers-series-rose-mcgee-childrens-book-release/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Kid Friendly,Minnesota Writers Series,Public Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230808T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230808T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144052
CREATED:20230627T161412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230821T141010Z
UID:10000369-1691517600-1691524800@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Critical Conversation: Healing Through Equitable Recovery and Redevelopment
DESCRIPTION:Since 2020\, when several buildings were destroyed in the uprising following George Floyd’s murder\, much has been happening at Minnehaha Avenue and East Lake Street as community organizations like Longfellow Rising\, local residents and business leaders\, and arts groups like Pangea World Theater plan for equitable redevelopment that centers the needs and visions of the neighborhood. Join Pangea’s Executive Director Meena Natarajan\, Artistic Co-Director Dipankar Mukherjee\, and other facilitators for this conversation about how our networks of mutuality working together can help to heal the traumas of 2020 to create an exciting\, equitable future for Minneapolis.  \nLight meal will be served. This event is part of a series of Critical Conversations\, created in partnership with the 2023 Wakpa Triennial Art Festival\, presented by Public Art Saint Paul. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/critical-conversation-healing-through-equitable-recovery-and-redevelopment/
LOCATION:Moon Palace Books\, 3032 Minnehaha Avenue\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES:Critical Conversations,Free,Public Programming,Public Programs
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/event_critical_conversations_healing_equitable_recovery.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231010
DTSTAMP:20260403T144052
CREATED:20221221T154309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T174242Z
UID:10000337-1692230400-1696895999@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:Roseau - We Are Water MN
DESCRIPTION:The We Are Water MN traveling exhibit examines water issues statewide and in local communities through personal stories\, histories\, and scientific information. It strengthens Minnesotans’ relationships with water\, exposes visitors to new perspectives\, and increases participation in water stewardship activities. \nHost Partner: Roseau County Historical Society \nWant to know more about We Are Water MN?\nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLEARN MORE
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/roseau-we-are-water-mn/
LOCATION:Roseau County Historical Society\, 121 Center Street East\, Roseau\, MN\, 56751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Exhibit,Free,Greater Minnesota,We Are Water MN
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.mnhum.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/event_we_are_water.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Busse-Aswar":MAILTO:rachel@mnhum.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230906T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144052
CREATED:20230707T141008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T132719Z
UID:10000375-1694012400-1694023200@www.mnhum.org
SUMMARY:St. Paul - National Read a Book Day
DESCRIPTION:September 6 is National Read a Book Day. In celebration\, we invite book lovers of all ages to the lawn of the Minnesota Humanities Center for a read-in gathering. Bring the book of your choice\, a blanket or chair\, and join in celebration by reading in community. Extra blankets and books will be available for those without. Story Walks will also be located around the grounds for wandering young readers. Can’t make it? Celebrate wherever you happen to be by taking time out of your day to read. The event is free and open to all to join at their leisure as time allows.  \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/national-read-a-book-day/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Kid Friendly,Public Programming,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230919T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230919T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144052
CREATED:20230911T172211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230911T175329Z
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SUMMARY:Online - True Tuesday: Coordinating a Multifaith Response to Hate Based Discrimination and Violence in MN
DESCRIPTION:How can religious leaders and community organizations collectively work to effectively address hate and divisiveness in Minnesota? \nThis question was addressed on July 20 at “Coordinating a Multifaith Response to Hate Based Discrimination and Violence in MN” a convening hosted by the Minnesota Multifaith Network (MnMN)\, Augsburg Interfaith Institute and national organization Shoulder to Shoulder. \nTRUE partner\, Dr. Jen Kilps\, Network Executive of the MnMN\, is pleased to welcome Professor Najeeba Sayeed\, El-Hibri Endowed Chair and Executive Director of Interfaith at Augsburg to our next TRUE Tuesdays session where Dr. Sayeed will share the process and results from the July 20th convening. Professor Sayeed will also share her own work toward countering and preventing religious based discrimination and violence\, particularly with an anti-Muslim bias. \nAbout this Convening\nPeople of faith\, community representatives\, and organizers who are active in countering and preventing hate in Minnesota gathered to meet and build relationships with peers across traditions\, share efforts underway and resources available\, and brainstorm new ways to act together. The questions the group gathered to ask were:  \n\nWhat do Minnesotans need to hear from its diverse religious leaders on these and other issues?\nWhat grassroots work is already going on to prevent and respond to hate\, divisiveness and discrimination?\nHow could efforts\, current and new\, be synergized to make a significant impact in Minnesota’s communities?  \n\nProf. Najeeba Syeed \nPrior to becoming the El-Hibri inaugural endowed chair and executive director Augsburg’s Interfaith Institute\, Najeeba Syeed was a professor and expert practitioner in the fields of conflict resolution\, mediation\, and interfaith studies. An award-winning educator\, she has taught extensively on interreligious education and published articles on faith and community-based conflict resolution\, restorative justice\, and interfaith just peacemaking. She previously served for 10 years as an associate professor at the Claremont School of Theology. She also held faculty positions at Starr King School for the Ministry and Chicago Theological Seminary\, where she was most recently associate professor of Muslim and interreligious studies. She has served as the co-chair of the American Academy of Religion’s Religion and Politics Section and was a member of the Academy’s Religion\, Social Conflict\, and Peace Section. \nSyeed also brings significant executive experience in organizations focused on conflict resolution in community\, higher education\, and government settings\, including the Western Justice Center Foundation and the Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center. Her peacemaking work in the area of gang intervention\, school based conflict resolution and community peacebuilding has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards. In 2021\, she served as chief of staff to the first Asian American woman elected to the Los Angeles city council. She holds a law degree from the Indiana University School of Law and a bachelor of science degree from Guilford College. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/true-tuesday-multifaith-response/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Free,Online,Public Programs,TRUE Tuesdays
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Rust":MAILTO:jessica@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230923T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230923T220000
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Cambodian Heritage Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first Cambodian Heritage Day as we celebrate the beauty of the Cambodian Minnesota community and its complex culture. This event features an evening of performances\, music\, food\, and history. All community members are invited to this event to learn more about Minnesota’s Cambodian ancestry. There is no cost to attend\, but registration is strongly encouraged. \nThe Minnesota Humanities Center and the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans are honored to support this partnership with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4\, 2008. \nRegistration\nParking in the Minnesota History Center parking lot is complimentary\, thanks to funding by the Minnesota Historical Society. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/cambodian-heritage-celebration/
LOCATION:Minnesota History Center\, 345 W Kellogg Blvd\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Kid Friendly,Public Programming,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Casey DeMarais":MAILTO:casey@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231001T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144052
CREATED:20230817T180420Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Our Ancestors Are Us: An Asian Adoptee Life Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Minnesota Humanities Center’s writing and reflection offerings\, we are excited to collaborate with Jennifer Kwon Dobbs to host Our Ancestors Are Us: An Asian Adoptee Life Writing Workshop\, a project funded by the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council. \nAdoption from Asia involves a child’s removal from their kinship of birth and oftentimes disconnection from their ancestral culture and ways of knowing. This interactive workshop creates a generative\, adult adoptee-centered space in which to explore the unique ways that adoptee memory and experience can be empowering sources of creativity and literary witness. Participants will learn and share writing strategies to compose works of their own about their lives lived\, unlived\, and imagined otherwise as adoptees. \nLee Herrick – Special guest Lee Herrick is the California Poet Laureate. He is the author of three books of poems: Scar and Flower\, finalist for the 2020 Northern California Book Award; Gardening Secrets of the Dead; and This Many Miles from Desire. Born in Daejeon\, Korea and adopted as an infant\, Lee teaches at Fresno City College and in the low-residency MFA program at University of Nevada Reno at Lake Tahoe. \nJennifer Kwon Dobbs 허수진 – Born in Wonju\, Republic of Korea and adopted in Oklahoma\, Jennifer Kwon Dobbs 허수진 is the author of Interrogation Room (White Pine Press\, 2018)\, Paper Pavilion (White Pine\, 2007)\, and the chapbooks Notes from a Missing Person (Essay Press\, 2015) and Necro Citizens (hochroth Verlag\, 2019). Her work has received the 2023 American-Scandinavian Foundation’s Lief and Inger Sjöberg Prize for literary translation among other honors. Currently\, she is senior poetry editor of AGNI and professor and chair of English at St. Olaf College. www.jkwondobbs.com. \nRegistration\nThis event is open to all adult Asian diaspora adoptees who want to write or who identify as writers. Registration is limited to 40 participants. \nSnacks are included\, and a journal will be provided. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/our-ancestors-are-us/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Immersive Experiences,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Eden Bart":MAILTO:eden@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231006T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231006T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T144052
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Poetry Sparks! Youth Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Are you a young person (13-19 years of age) who writes poetry or aspires to start writing poetry? Do you want to connect with other youth writers? Then join us for the Poetry Sparks! Youth Writing Workshop with Minnesota’s Poet Laureate Gwen Nell Westerman\, and former St. Paul Youth Poet Laureate Chavah Gabrielle. During this in-person session\, you’ll have a chance to work with Gwen and Chavah to create a new piece of writing\, or workshop a piece you’ve been developing. You’ll also get a chance to read aloud and practice performing some poetry. We hope that once you’ve perfected your piece\, you’ll sign up for the Youth Voices Open Mic evening on November 4th.  Grab a friend and pen some lines with the Laureates! \nThis event is free however registration is required; a light dinner will be provided; participants must 13-19 years of age*. \n(We are also holding a virtual option on October 13\, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. over Zoom – sign up for one or both!) \n*Youth is ages 13-19 as defined by the National Youth Poet Laureate organization. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/poetry-sparks-youth-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Kid Friendly,Minnesota's Poet Laureate,Public Programming,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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