St. Paul – Commemorate Black Music Featuring Thomasina Petrus

Minnesota Humanities Event Center 987 Ivy Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Join us for music, song, and conversation with legendary vocalist Thomasina Petrus on her career, life, and her play on the incomparable Billie Holliday. Minnesota Humanities Center CEO Kevin Lindsey will host the evening.

Free

St. Paul – Commemorate Black Art Featuring Ta-coumba T. Aiken

Minnesota Humanities Event Center 987 Ivy Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, United States

The Minnesota Humanities Center is thrilled to collaborate with its community partners in a series of events Commemorating Black History & Culture 2022 across the City of Saint Paul. Join us for conversation with gifted Twin Cities artist Ta-coumba T. Aiken.

Free

Minneapolis – Dialogues of War Listening Session: Somali Community (women focused)

Franklin Library 1314 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Join Marian Hassan for a Community Listening Session, part of Minnesota Humanities Center's program, Dialogues of War. In this facilitated discussion, participants will be led in meaningful dialogue to connect with others and share their perspectives as relates to their experiences with war and conflict.

Free

Minneapolis – Dialogues of War Listening Session: Somali Community

Franklin Library 1314 East Franklin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, United States

Join Marian Hassan for a Community Listening Session, part of Minnesota Humanities Center's program, Dialogues of War. In this facilitated discussion, participants will be led in meaningful dialogue to connect with others and share their perspectives as relates to their experiences with war and conflict.

Free

St. Paul – Telling My Story!

Minnesota Humanities Event Center 987 Ivy Avenue East, Saint Paul, MN, United States

This writing retreat is focused on the process of naming strength and finding healing through writing and is open to all members of the Black community, writers at all levels and non-writers alike.

$30

Learning in Community: St. Paul’s Little Africa

Sabrina’s Café & Deli 518 Snelling Avenue, St. Paul, MN, United States

K-12 educators will receive 3 clock hours. Build your cultural understanding and awareness of Minnesota's African cultures as you immerse yourself within St. Paul's Little Africa cultural corridor.

$30

Learning from Place: St. Paul’s Little Africa

Snelling Cafe and Restaurant 638 Snelling Ave N, St. Paul

K-12 educators will receive 3 clock hours. Build your cultural understanding and awareness of Minnesota’s African cultures as you immerse yourself within St. Paul’s Little Africa cultural corridor.

$30