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SUMMARY:Rochester - Headscarf Story Circle Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) is excited to host Headscarf Story Circle – a series of offerings that recognize the strength and resiliency of women. Join us for our second of three offerings in Rochester as we gather together through the shared connection of the headscarf and its complexity. This event commemorates Women’s History Month’s theme “Sustainability” with “Sustaining Home\, Health\, and Joy.” \nGuests are encouraged to wear a headscarf or head dress that is symbolic of anything from a fashion statement\, cultural identity\, health related\, or memories\, and beliefs. \n\n\n\n\n \n\nDanielle Teal is a Senior Program Coordinator at Mayo Clinic with nearly two decades of experience supporting initiatives that strengthen organizations and the people within them. She holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership (MAOL) and is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP). Danielle is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Behavioral Health (DBH) with a management concentration\, where her work focuses on the intersection of behavioral science\, population health\, and organizational well-being. \nHer professional interests center on designing systems and experiences that help people\, organizations and communities thrive. Danielle is especially motivated by initiatives that support employee well-being\, foster joy at work\, and bring a more human-centered approach to how work gets done. \nIn December 2025\, Danielle was diagnosed with breast cancer\, an experience that profoundly shaped her perspective and deepened her commitment to resilience\, compassion\, and living with intention. Outside of her professional life\, she enjoys gardening\, spending time outdoors\, and dreaming up creative projects. One of her long-term aspirations is to travel cross-country performing intentional acts of kindness and eventually write a book about radical kindness. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n \n\nTawonda Burks of Rochester\, Minnesota is the current Director of Operations at RAEDI (Rochester Area Economic Development Inc.). She is the founder and owner of ELOCINA\, LLC\, President-Elect of Southeast Minnesota BDPA\, Board of Trustee member of the Jeremiah Program\, Board Member of the Boys and Girls Club of Rochester\, Leadership Table at Cradle 2 Career\, and committee member with Center for Chronic Disease Reduction & Equity Promotion Across America. \n\n\nCommunity Partner: Rochester Women Magazine. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/rochester-headscarf-story-circle-gathering-2/
LOCATION:Rochester Cultural Center\, 1515 US-14\, Rochester\, 55904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Greater Minnesota,Headscarf Story Circle,Immersive Experiences
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rose McGee":MAILTO:rose@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T192732
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Feeding Our Souls: The Essence of Food and Musical Joy
DESCRIPTION:Feeding Our Souls: The Essence of Joy events explore the themes of connecting through foods which have always played a pivotal role in shaping our identities and communities. Recipes and flavors bind families\, showcase heritage\, and promote understanding. Our series delves into this unique intersection of food and culture\, inviting participants to explore the rich narratives behind every dish. \nThe Feeding Our Souls: The Essence of Food and Musical Joy evening will examine the connections and relationship of food and music. Our partners for this unique integration of the arts will feature Chef James Johnson\, Founder of Cooks of Hope\, and members of the Vocal Essence Witness Choral Ensemble\, G. Phillip Schoultz Director. Through the richness of Gullah-Geechie\, Low Country cuisine\, traditional spirituals\, Gullah music\, and story circle dialogues\, the event is aimed to uplift and share important cultural legacy stories and histories.   \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-feeding-our-souls-the-essence-of-food-and-musical-joy/
LOCATION:Progressive Baptist Church\, 1505 Burns Ave E\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES: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:20251208T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251208T133000
DTSTAMP:20260530T192732
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Feeding Our Souls: The Essence of Hotdish Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Feeding Our Souls the Essence of “Hotdish Wisdom” explores the themes of connecting and joy through food and community. Our partners for this unique intergeneration experience will feature BIPOC Foodways Alliance (BFA)\, the Minneapolis Public Schools\, and the Sabathani Community Center. BFA will feature five “home cooks” who will tell their stories through the lens of home cooking. Through story circles\, the event is aimed to uplift and share important cultural legacy stories and histories as elders and students enjoy five distinguished renditions of the comfort food – “hotdish.”  \nRegistration\nRegistration is limited to senior citizens for this event. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-feeding-our-souls-the-essence-of-hotdish-wisdom/
LOCATION:Sabathani Community Center\, 310 E 38th St\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55409\, United States
CATEGORIES: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:20251115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251115T143000
DTSTAMP:20260530T192732
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SUMMARY:Rochester - Headscarf Story Circle Series
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) is excited to host Headscarf Story Circle – a series of offerings that recognize the strength and resiliency of women. Join us for our first of three offerings in Rochester as we gather together through the shared connection of the headscarf and its complexity. “Women Balancing Entrepreneurship and their own Wellness” is the theme. \nThis event is co-hosted by Rochester Women Magazine with Tawonda Burk\, Publisher/Owner and features inspiring speakers from the Rochester community. \nThe Host Partner: Tawonda Burks\, ABD\, MBA is an educator\, entrepreneur\, and community leader dedicated to advancing economic opportunity and equity. She is the owner and publisher of Rochester Women Magazine\, founder of the Minority Owned Business Foundation\, and CEO of ELOCINA. Through her work\, Tawonda champions entrepreneurship\, leadership\, and wealth-building across Southeast Minnesota. \nThe Keynote Speaker: Psalms T. Frye is the Founder and Owner of Peace and Compassion Birth Services\, LLC and an advocate for black maternal health justice. Psalms has been a DONA certified birth doula for 5 years and is also a certified lactation counselor (CLC). She holds a Master’s in Business Administration and a Master’s in Theological Studies from Liberty University. She is married to Sidney Frye I and is a homeschool mom to their six children. Psalms enjoys hiking at National Parks with her family\, reading books on parenting\, and learning new things about birth that she can share with her clients to help them have an empowered birth experience. \nSpeaker: Manal Abbadi is a Senior Program Coordinator at Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center\, where she assists with the development and implementation of evidence-based\, community-informed strategies aimed at advancing cancer education\, prevention\, and research participation among populations across the Midwest. With a background in legal advocacy and a strong foundation in community-based programming\, she specializes in stakeholder engagement\, health equity\, and project management. Her work focuses on building sustainable\, trust-based partnerships that address cancer disparities and ensure community voices are embedded throughout the research continuum.  Manal is a mother to young children\, who keep her active and engaged in their daily activities. \nSpeaker: Asha Aden is a Rochester resident committed to equity\, love\, and justice. She graduated from Luther College in 2020 with degrees in political science and religion. As an engaged member of the Rochester community\, Asha is passionate about intersectional and interfaith work\, which form the foundation of her activism and personal belief. She is committed to continuous learning and unlearning.  \nGuests are encouraged to wear a headscarf or head dress that is symbolic of anything from a fashion statement\, cultural identity\, health related\, or memories\, and beliefs. \nLearn More About Headscarf Story Circles\nLearn more about Headscarf Story Circles program in this video produced by the Minnesota Humanities Center.\n  \n\n\n  \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/rochester-headscarf-story-circle-series/
LOCATION:Rochester Area Economic Development Inc (RAEDI)\, 221 1st Ave SW\, Suite 600\, Rochester\, 55902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Greater Minnesota,Headscarf Story Circle,Immersive Experiences
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rose McGee":MAILTO:rose@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251006T203000
DTSTAMP:20260530T192732
CREATED:20250827T162241Z
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis – Feeding Our Souls the Essence of Unity
DESCRIPTION:Feeding Our Souls the Essence of Unity explores the themes of connecting and joy through food and community. Our host and feature partner is BIPOC Foodways Alliance (BFA) – a nonprofit organization that seeks to break down barriers between cultural communities using food as a tool. Through its program Immigrant Kitchen\, BFA provides a platform for women of color and women of lived immigration and refugee experience to tell their stories through the lens of home cooking. They seek to uplift\, share\, and archive important cultural legacy stories and histories that mainstream food media may have a tendency to overlook or ignore. The evening’s host is Mecca Bos\, Founder of BIPOC Foodways Alliance. Featured “home cook” chefs are Vivian Mims\, Phonn Sann\, Safa Abualreesh\, and Christina Arias Acosta. \nMecca Bos is a Culinary Storyteller who has been working as a food writer and chef for more than 20 years. She worked as a staff writer for Insight News\, food editor of the former publications Metro Magazine and City Pages\, and has written for many local and national publications including Taste\, Civil Eats\, and The New York Times. She is a regular contributor to Minnesota Public Radio and is about to embark on a book that will be published by the University of Minnesota Press\, Finding Our Tribe\, exploring the biracial experience in America through the lens of food. She has worked as a chef\, sous chef\, and cook in many professional kitchens from casual to fine\, including dinners at Platform by the James Beard Foundation in New York City.  \nVivian Mims is a lifelong Rondo Community resident who learned to cook from her 94-year-old matriarch Juanell Mims. Vivian remembers extended\, fried chicken dinners served by her mother every single Sunday. Vivian picked up the family tradition from her mother and is a skilled Soul Food cook. Vivian and her brother Davvie are currently working on a sprawling teleplay script that follows the trajectory of their family since they arrived in St. Paul during The Great Migration.  \nPhonn Sann is a Cambodian refugee who survived starvation in Thai Refugee camps during Cambodia’s devastating and brutal Civil War. She and her husband\, Soreth Phann\, were forced into an arranged marriage in that camp\, and went on to have a large family who feel their family’s love through her mother’s cooking prowess. Phonn cooks Cambodian cuisine like a pro and keeps her family connected to their culture through this practice. \nSafa Abulareesh moved to Minneapolis more than 30 years ago to join her husband who had business here. Like many Palestinians\, she was born in Jordan after her grandparents were forced out of their home in Palestine during the 1948 “Nakba\,” the mass displacement and dispossession of Palestinians during and after the 1948 Arab-Israeli War. Like many of those Palestinians\, Safa is still deeply rooted to her culture and cooks her traditional food as both a way to stay tethered to that culture\, as well as an act of resistance. \nChristina Arias Acosta is from Mexico City and was Sean Sherman’s first hire at the Indigenous Food Lab in Minneapolis. She helps with everything\, including making staff meals for the entire team. She learned to cook from her grandparents and plans to make a green mole that her grandmother learned from her grandmother. Sean says Christina is the “resident elder” at IFL. Christina’s daughter and granddaughter also work for the organization\, carrying on the tradition of mothers learning to cook from their mothers.  \nRegistration\nRegistration for this event has SOLD OUT. \nJoin the Waitlist
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-feeding-our-souls-the-essence-of-unity/
LOCATION:Lynette\, 3753 42nd Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55406\, United States
CATEGORIES: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:20250913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T153000
DTSTAMP:20260530T192732
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Headscarf Story Circle Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) is excited to host Headscarf Story Circle – a series of offerings that recognize the strength and resiliency of women. Join us for our fourth offering as we gather together through the shared connection of the headscarf and its complexity. “Women Balancing Entrepreneurship and their own Wellness” is the theme. Well known community business advisor and consultant\, Mariam Mohamed serves as the MHC partner and co-designer of this event. Guests are encouraged to wear a headscarf or head dress that is symbolic of anything from a fashion statement\, cultural identity\, health related\, or memories\, and beliefs. \nLearn More About Headscarf Story Circles\nLearn more about Headscarf Story Circles program in this video produced by the Minnesota Humanities Center.\n  \n\n\n  \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-headscarf-story-circle-gathering/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Headscarf Story Circle,Immersive Experiences
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rose McGee":MAILTO:rose@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250627T160000
DTSTAMP:20260530T192732
CREATED:20250522T184811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T190328Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul – Kumbayah\, The Juneteenth Story: Special Edition
DESCRIPTION:This theatrical experience\, written by Rose McGee\, takes audiences on a journey into the past\, addressing the origins of Juneteenth and the imagined impact on the lives of individuals hearing the news of the Emancipation Proclamation and that the Civil War was over. \n\nPresented in partnership with Sweet Potato Comfort Pie.\n\nRegistration\nThis performance is free to attend\, but registration is required.\n\nRegistration Questions: oshaughnessy@stkate.edu \n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank you to our sponsors!
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-kumbayah-the-juneteenth-story-special-edition/
LOCATION:The O’Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University\, 2004 Randolph Ave\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Juneteenth,Kid Friendly,Kumbayah,Public Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rose McGee":MAILTO:rose@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250119T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250119T163000
DTSTAMP:20260530T192732
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SUMMARY:Golden Valley - Upholding Our Beloved Community: Comfort Pies Build Stronger Ties
DESCRIPTION:Gather for an uplifting event where we come together to celebrate Dr. King and his enduring dream of Beloved Community. Enjoy music\, speakers\, food and facilitated conversations about the issues of our times. Connect with neighbors and friends and leave inspired and fortified! \nFeaturing: \n\nAn auction of unique items!\n96 sweet potato pies (representing Dr. King’s age) to be given to those YOU determine deserve them most.\nRenowned Vocalist Jamela Pettiford and the GQ Unit will perform to inspire the audience with her soulful melodies.\nSaxophonist Jerome Richardson will captivate us all with his exceptional artistry.\nHeart and Soul Drum Academy\, led by Baba Jesse Buckner\, delivers rhythms that unite us.\nAnd most importantly—YOU!\n\nLearn More\nThis event is free but registration is required. To learn more about this event\, visit the Sweet Potato Comfort Pie event page.\n\nREGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/upholding-our-beloved-community-comfort-pies-build-stronger-ties/
LOCATION:Metropolitan Ballroom & Clubroom\, 5418 Wayzata Blvd\, Golden Valley\, MN\, 55416\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rose McGee":MAILTO:rose@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241216T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T192732
CREATED:20241010T184744Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Feeding Our Souls: Essence of Indigenous Joy
DESCRIPTION:Splendid traditional entrees and desserts evolve at the Minnesota Humanities Center as we commemorate Indigenous Cultural Heritage Month through food and the beloved stories behind them that bring community joy. Cuisine and authentic presentations are showcased by one of the Twin Cities’ finest chefs\, food historian\, and musicians. \nFeatured Chef\nBrian Yazzie aka Yazzie the Chef (Diné/Navajo) is from Dennehotso\, Arizona and based out of Saint Paul\, MN. Chef Yazzie has an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Culinary Arts from Saint Paul College 2016. He is a delegate of Slow Food Turtle Island Association\, and a team member at I-Collective: a collective of cooks\, chefs\, seed keepers\, farmers\, foragers\, and scholars\, focused on bringing awareness to the cultural appropriations of indigenous foods of the Americas. Chef Yazzie and his Fiancée\, Danielle Polk (Hoonmana Polk) are the Founders/Owners of Intertribal Foodways\, a culinary mission specifically working with and for the betterment of tribal communities\, wellness and health through Indigenous foods. They travel internationally and are available for catering\, private dinners\, pop up dinners\, chef demos & cooking classes\, collaborations\, and presentations on indigenous food sovereignty. \nFeatured Emcee\nDeanna StandingCloud\, a citizen of the Red Lake Nation of Anishinaabe\, Deanna collaborates with fellow Native comedians\, including Trish Cook’s all-female group\, ACE BAE Comedy. She’s performed comedy since 2022. She is also learning about traditional healing modalities for her new business\, Ziigwan Indigenous Wellness. Deanna is a playwright\, artist\, and powwow emcee who enjoys spending time with her children\, her dog Benny\, cooking\, taking nature walks\, and creative activities. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/feeding-our-souls-essence-of-indigenous-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:20241202T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241202T103000
DTSTAMP:20260530T192732
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Health Equity Breakfast Series
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to Shifting Power\, Transforming Systems Through Language\, presented by the University of St. Thomas Morrison Family College of Health in partnership with the Minnesota Humanities Center. Please join us for a rich conversation on language as a vital bridge to more equitable and inclusive care for communities in which language is a barrier.  \nLanguage access is critical in providing equitable\, high-quality\, whole-person care for immigrant and refugee communities. This breakfast will include a viewing of Translators\, an award-winning brief documentary\, which focuses on the role children play to step in as translators and interpreters for adult family members. Panelists and attendees will have opportunities to share from their own personal and professional experiences to explore questions raised in the documentary\, examine the role of language in providing culturally responsive care\, discuss systemic issues leading to limited language access in health care and social service settings\, and consider strategies for increasing language access and improving culturally responsive care. We hope you can join us for this important conversation! \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: coh@stthomas.edu \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/health-equity-breakfast-series/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Immersive Experiences
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rose McGee":MAILTO:rose@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260530T192732
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SUMMARY:Online - Headscarf Story Circle Gathering: Health and Humanities - Reaching Women Across Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:The Headscarf Story Circles have created a welcoming space where women of all ethnicities\, religions\, and ages come together in unity\, connected by the shared significance of the headscarf. This video captures the essence and purpose. Metaphorically\, each thread of the headscarf is intricately woven to form a profound tapestry\, symbolizing the complexity and beauty of our shared commonality. \nThis virtual experience will be a health and humanities focus – “Headscarf Story Circle Gathering: The Silent Subject of Menopause.” Women of all ages agree that menopause has not been an open or common discussion\, yet it comes with many questions\, concerns\, and myths. Participants will hear from experts in women’s health and have a chance to share their own stories of experiences\, fears\, and remedies. \nWe are excited to also have the following Greater Minnesota community ambassadors join us as they prepare to bring Headscarf Story Circle into their communities. \nAmbassador Bios\nTawonda Burks of Rochester\, Minnesota is the current Director of Operations at RAEDI (Rochester Area Economic Development Inc.). She is the founder and owner of ELOCINA\, LLC\, President-Elect of Southeast Minnesota BDPA\, Board of Trustee member of the Jeremiah Program\, Board Member of the Boys and Girls Club of Rochester\, Leadership Table at Cradle 2 Career\, and committee member with Center for Chronic Disease Reduction & Equity Promotion Across America. \nJulia Freeman of St. Paul is Director of Community Engagement for Voices for Racial Justice where she has (since 2007) led the Education Equity work using a healing and racial justice lens. She has helped districts and schools use co-created tools that put students and parents in the center of equity solutions. She is a racial justice trainer\, coach\, and the grandmother of ten. \nHodan Omar is the founder and Executive Director of Hooyo Hour Organization. Recognizing the growing need to support mothers\, she established Hooyo Hour as a nonprofit to provide community resources\, educational support\, and programs that empower women to become self-sufficient. A dedicated community connector\, Hodan was honored with the Social Trust Award from the Central Minnesota Community Foundation\, recognizing her efforts in building social trust across the greater St. Cloud community. \nEmily Fuerste Swanson is co-owner/proprietor of Oldenburg House\, a B&B next to the St. Louis River and Jay Cooke State Park in the little town of Carlton (near Duluth). Oldenburg House is named for Margaret Oldenburg\, a citizen scientist and explorer who grew up in this historic house\, and her story shaped Oldenburg Arts and Cultural Community (OACC). OACC works with local creatives to nurture connections to each other and the abundant and irreplaceable cultural and natural resources in this beautiful place we call home. \nRegistration\nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/online-headscarf-story-circle-gathering/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Cultural Harmony,Free,Headscarf Story Circle,Immersive Experiences
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rose McGee":MAILTO:rose@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260530T192732
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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:20240728T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240728T163000
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SUMMARY:St. Paul – Headscarf Story Circle Gathering – The Nibi Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) is excited to host Headscarf Story Circle – a series of offerings that recognizes the strength and resiliency of women. Join us as we gather together through the shared connection of the headscarf and its complexity. Guests are encouraged to wear a headscarf or head dress that is symbolic of anything from a fashion statement\, cultural identity\, health related\, or memories\, and beliefs. \nThe July 28 Headscarf Story Circle Gathering will feature the Nibi Walk and its healing connectedness to women. Join us for this remarkable immersive experience guided by Sharon Day\, leader of Nibi Walks and Executive Director of the Indigenous People’s Task Force. This special Nibi Walk has been tailored to include a short physical walk from the Minnesota Humanities Center (MHC) over to Lake Phalen where the water ritual will take place and then participants will return to MHC for reflections. Please dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. The walk from MHC to Lake Phalen will be 5-8 minutes. To prepare and understand with greater respect\, please visit the Nibi Walk website. \nTo learn more about Headscarf Story Circle\, watch our program video. \n \nRegistration\nThere is no cost to attend this event\, but registration is required.  \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/headscarf-story-circle-nibi-walk/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Headscarf Story Circle,Immersive Experiences,Public Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rose McGee":MAILTO:rose@mnhum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240621T130000
DTSTAMP:20260530T192732
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SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Kumbayah the Juneteenth Story
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Humanities Center & Northrop Present: Kumbayah the Juneteenth Story\nMinnesota Humanities Center and Northrop are proud to bring Kumbayah the Juneteenth Story to the Twin Cities in collaboration with Sweet Potato Comfort Pie\, The Liberal Arts Engagement Hub\, and local organizations. 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. \nKumbayah the Juneteenth Story Performance\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 was deliberately withheld that the Civil War was over and Black people were no longer to be kept as slaves with states in rebellion. 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. Immediately following the play\, Dr. Amelious Whyte\, University of Minnesota’s College of Liberal Arts Interim Director for Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion will moderate a 20-minute Q&A with cast\, bringing the play back to present time. \nInterpretation is best suited for ages 8 and up. \nJoin us for pre-show activities starting at 10:30 a.m. \nAmerican Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services will be available at this event.  \nFunding for this project is provided in part by Thrivent\, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota\, the African American Leadership Forum\, the League of Women Voters of Minnesota\, Minnesota Association for Black Lawyers\, Mortenson\, Mutual of America\, and The University of Minnesota Imagine Fund. \nThank you to our partners: Northrop\, Sweet Potato Comfort Pie\, The Liberal Arts Engagement Hub\, National Endowment for the Humanities\, and Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund \nRegistration\nRegistration for the performance through the Northrop Box Office. \nRegistration Questions: umntix@umn.edu \nRegister Now \n\nFunders and Supporters
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-kumbayah-the-juneteenth-story/
LOCATION:Northrop\, 84 Church St SE\, Minneapolis\, 55455\, 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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