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SUMMARY:St. Louis Park - Reckoning With Slavery: MN African American History Film Screening & “Where Do We Go From Here?” Community Talk
DESCRIPTION:Award-Winning MN African American History Film Announces Fall 2024 Tour\n“Best Short Documentary” (Santa Barbara International Movie Awards) and “Best Producer” (Hollywood Discovery Awards) film\, Juneteenth Reckoning with Slavery: MN African American History\, announces a 5-city tour happening this Fall. \nAbout the Film\nThis documentary challenges our understanding of slavery\, its impact on Minnesota\, and how we reconcile our past by taking viewers on a present-day journey to Ghana\, to the quarters of Harriet and Dred Scott at Fort Snelling\, and into conversations with current and future scholars about where we go from here. \nCo-produced by: OMG Studios and Minnesota Humanities Center Featuring: King Odeneho Kwafo Akoto\, III & Queen Mother Nana Afrakoma\, II (Akwamu Traditional Area\, Ghana\, AF); Melvin Carter\, III (Mayor\, St. Paul); Kevin Lindsey (CEO\, Minnesota Humanities Center); Dr. Christopher Lehman (Ethnic Studies Chair\, Ethnic\, Gender\, and Women’s Studies\, St. Cloud State University); T. Mychael Rambo; Thomasina Petrus; and Voices from Black Youth Healing Arts Center \nAbout OMG Studios\nOMG Studios is a multidisciplinary media and production studio located in the Raymond-University district of Saint Paul. Our mission is to build cultural sustainability and community\, where music and art are essential to human survival and development. We are driven by love for humanity and a desire to empower\, nurture\, and improve the health and wellness of youth and families in under-invested communities. \nAbout Minnesota Humanities Center\nThe Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) collaborates with individuals\, organizations\, and communities to bring transformational humanities programming into the lives of Minnesotans throughout the state. \nRegistration\nAdmission fee is required to attend the Twin Cities Film Festival. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-louis-park-reckoning-with-slavery/
LOCATION:Edina Mann Theatre\, 3911 W. 5th St.\, Edina\, MN\, 55424\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Casey DeMarais":MAILTO:casey@mnhum.org
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Feeding Our Souls: The Essence of Latine Joy
DESCRIPTION:Savory entrees and delectable desserts will again fill the tables at the Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) as we commemorate Latine Cultural Heritage Month through food and the beloved stories behind them that bring community joy. Cuisine and entertainment will be showcased by some of the Twin Cities’ finest chefs and musicians.  \nFeatured Chef: Manuel Gonzalez\nManuel Gonzalez is from Mexico City.  He moved to the United States In 1982\, after finishing culinary school in Mexico.  Having always dreamed of opening his own business\, he applied and was chosen as one of the first restaurants to be part of the Latine Business Development Project\, opening in their first restaurant in 1999. He invited his sister Victoria\, to participate in this adventure\, because she has a background in hospitality management and business consulting experience. Together they run Manny’s Tortas inside the Midtown Global Market and a booth in the food building at the Minnesota State Fair. Manny is frequently a guest speaker for economic development programs\, and a guest chef at locations such as Macy’s Department Store and Midtown Global Market. He also teaches cooking classes for different events.  \nFeatured Musician: Jesus Guzman\nBorn in Vargas\, Venezuela\, Jesus began to study violin at the age of 7 in the National Network of Youth and Children Orchestras of Venezuela\, also known as El Sistema. He has studied in the Latin American Violin Academy in Caracas with the violin master\, Francisco Del Castillo. In addition\, Jesus has participated in masterclasses with violin virtuosos\, Guy Braunstein\, Thibault Vieux\, and Alexis Cardenas. Jesus has an extensive performing career\, notably the five years he spent as member of 1st Violin of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela under conductors Gustavo Dudamel and Diego Matheuz. In 2022 He won an award in the Z-film Festival in Minneapolis\, MN\, for his composition and video edition as a best original song of “Añoranza” Lastly\, He is part of the staff of teachers for GTCYS (Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies) working as a violin teacher in the Harmony program in Riverview West School of Excellence – St. Paul (MN)\, and teaching around the Twin cities.  \nProgram Emcee: Melissa Gonzalez Vazquez\nMelissa Gonzalez Vazquez is Communications and Community Engagement Manager at LatinoLEAD. Drawing from her firsthand encounters with the transformative impact of Latine-focused nonprofits\, Melissa is dedicated to enhancing our community’s access\, visibility\, and success through purposeful programming\, cross-sector partnerships\, impactful narratives\, and cross-cultural coalition building efforts. She believes that Minnesota is an excellent hub to foster Latine leadership infrastructure and strategies. She is dedicated to connecting emerging vanguards across industries and highlighting our Latine community’s assets. Her background in congressional campaign communications and designing nationwide Latine leadership programming reinforced her passion for aligning Latine efforts and amplifying its collective influence through narrative writing\, digital marketing and graphic design. \nRegistration\nRegistration is required for this free event. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/feeding-our-souls-the-essence-of-latine-joy/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cultural Harmony,Feeding Our Souls,Free,Immersive Experiences
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rose McGee":MAILTO:rose@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241023T173000
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SUMMARY:International Falls - Sketches of Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Humanities Center\, Danger Boat Productions\, and local host partners for the inaugural Sketches of Minnesota civic improv comedy tour! These free events will use laughter and comedy to celebrate Minnesota communities\, promote dialogue\, bridge divides\, and help find ways to work constructively across differences in today’s political environment. \nBeginning with a catered meal\, these gatherings will invite audience members to share what makes their town great\, what they think people get wrong about it\, what local divisions concern them\, and what future they imagine. An improv comedy troupe will listen in on the conversations\, taking everything they heard from residents and bringing it to life on stage through entirely unscripted improv comedy theater. \nThe work of the Minnesota Humanities Center is to create a stronger Minnesota by increasing our understanding of the beauty\, wisdom and stories of its people. Through partnerships\, we facilitate the spaces\, like Sketches of Minnesota\, that seek to build connections and deepen understanding of ourselves and our communities in pursuit of a more just society. \nIf you have questions about accessibility or childcare for this event\, please email Kristi Huffaker at kristi.huffaker@minnesotanorth.edu. \nRegistration\nThis event is free but registration is required.  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/international-falls-sketches-of-minnesota/
LOCATION:Minnesota North College – Rainy River Campus\, 1501 Highway 71\, International Falls\, MN\, 56649\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Free,Greater Minnesota,Public Programs,Sketches of Minnesota
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Rust":MAILTO:jessica@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241026T130000
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SUMMARY:Rochester - Reckoning With Slavery: MN African American History Film Screening & “Where Do We Go From Here?” Community Talk
DESCRIPTION:Award-Winning MN African American History Film Announces Fall 2024 Tour\n“Best Short Documentary” (Santa Barbara International Movie Awards) and “Best Producer” (Hollywood Discovery Awards) film\, Juneteenth Reckoning with Slavery: MN African American History\, announces a 5-city tour happening this Fall. \nAbout the Film\nThis documentary challenges our understanding of slavery\, its impact on Minnesota\, and how we reconcile our past by taking viewers on a present-day journey to Ghana\, to the quarters of Harriet and Dred Scott at Fort Snelling\, and into conversations with current and future scholars about where we go from here. \nCo-produced by: OMG Studios and Minnesota Humanities Center Featuring: King Odeneho Kwafo Akoto\, III & Queen Mother Nana Afrakoma\, II (Akwamu Traditional Area\, Ghana\, AF); Melvin Carter\, III (Mayor\, St. Paul); Kevin Lindsey (CEO\, Minnesota Humanities Center); Dr. Christopher Lehman (Ethnic Studies Chair\, Ethnic\, Gender\, and Women’s Studies\, St. Cloud State University); T. Mychael Rambo; Thomasina Petrus; and Voices from Black Youth Healing Arts Center \nAbout OMG Studios\nOMG Studios is a multidisciplinary media and production studio located in the Raymond-University district of Saint Paul. Our mission is to build cultural sustainability and community\, where music and art are essential to human survival and development. We are driven by love for humanity and a desire to empower\, nurture\, and improve the health and wellness of youth and families in under-invested communities. \nAbout Minnesota Humanities Center\nThe Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) collaborates with individuals\, organizations\, and communities to bring transformational humanities programming into the lives of Minnesotans throughout the state. \nRegistration\nAdmission is free. This screening features a post-screening discussion with appearances by those featured in the film. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/rochester-reckoning-with-slavery/
LOCATION:Marcus Rochester Cinema\, 4340 Maine Ave SE\, Rochester\, MN\, 55904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Public Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Casey DeMarais":MAILTO:casey@mnhum.org
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Reflections on War and Service at the Capitol Mall
DESCRIPTION:Presented in honor of Veterans Voices Month\, this event will provide participants an opportunity to reflect on the experiences and perspectives of service members\, Veterans\, and civilians in how we understand the nature of military conflicts\, and how the public remembers and interprets the experience of war and service through memorials and monuments. The program will include an interactive writing activity and participants will have the opportunity to share their stories and experiences. Facilitators will guide participants through the writing activity and there will be time for group discussion about monuments and memorials on the Minnesota State Capitol Mall.  \nParticipants will meet in the Minnesota State Capitol building and then walk to the Lower Capitol Mall\, where most of the program will occur. Most of this event will take place outdoors\, weather permitting. In case of inclement weather\, the program will be conducted indoors at the State Capitol. \nK-12 educators can receive 2 CEUs for attending. \nRegistration\nThis event is free and open to all ages\, but registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/reflections-on-war-and-service-a-capitol-mall-walking-tour/
LOCATION:State Capitol Mall\, 13 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Many Fronts,Professional Development,Public Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org
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