Embracing Our Roots: African American Rooted and Rising A Conversation with Nothando and Vusumusi Zulu and their grandson, Joshua Gillespie (Brotha Ase’). | Virtual: Zoom | On Saturday, October 15, 2022, up and coming drummer and storyteller, Joshua Gillespie (Brotha Ase’) will join his grandparents, the master storytellers, Nothando and Vusumusi Zulu, in a conversation...
| Private Event | In this private class, writers will talk about We Are Meant to Rise: Voices for Justice From Minneapolis to the World at Concordia College Fargo-Moorhead. Panelists: Carolyn Holbrook is a writer, educator, and an advocate for the healing power of the arts. Her memoir, Tell Me Your Names and I...
| Private Event | In this private class, writers will talk about We Are Meant to Rise: Voices for Justice From Minneapolis to the World at the Minnesota Transform Project. ABOUT Carolyn Holbrook is a writer, educator, and an advocate for the healing power of the arts. Her memoir, Tell Me Your Names and...
| In-person writing workshop | As mainstream media’s interest in sci-fi, fantasy, and post-apocalyptic narratives and stories grows, so does the scrutiny of the lack of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals. The question I always ask when I encounter these pieces of media is: What happened to us? In this interactive workshop, we will examine...
| In-person writing workshop | Octavia E. Butler's classic novel “Parable of the Sower” is revolutionary for centering BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) characters during an apocalypse. We journey with Lauren and her evolving Earthseed community through the challenges of surviving the destruction of their homes and livelihoods. Explore how Butler’s writing...
| VIRTUAL EVENT | Elder Robin Hickman Winfield and Shvonne Johnson will discuss Robin’s many years creating and directing programs in the Twin Cities and nationally that uplift, inspire and empower our young people, including Soulful Dolls, an exclusive collection of dolls she styles and designs that represent significant elders in our community. They...
| VIRTUAL EVENT | Despite the challenges of the last few years, our communities have always found reasons to celebrate. Join notable chefs and food writers Sean Sherman, Yia Vang, Mecca Bos and Natalia Mendez in a conversation about their communities and the historical and contemporary ways food serves as a backdrop for cultural...
| Virtual Event | One Book | One Minnesota is a statewide book club that invites Minnesotans of all ages to read a common title and come together virtually to enjoy, reflect and discuss. For Fall 2022, the book featured is our anthology We Are Meant to Rise! Through their local libraries, Minnesotans will...
| Virtual Writing Workshop | Learn how to use all your senses to write compelling stories about experiences with food. Draw from personal experiences to write expressively and paint a picture for your readers that place them at the table with you. Funded by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. Register here! About the...
| Virtual Writing Workshop | In storytelling, the heart of the story may emerge unexpectedly during the writing process. Learn how to find the heart of your story through the examination of three different pieces of work by food writer Mecca Bos: a podcast, blog post and a longer form article. Funded by Minnesota’s...
