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SUMMARY:Writing Workshop: The Cost of Living
DESCRIPTION:Whether you write in poetry\, prose\, or not at all\, we invite you to this workshop to process the literal and metaphorical costs of living as a Black Indigenous Person of Color. Using prompts and reading samples from other BIPOC writers for inspiration\, we’ll explore the things our bodies and psyches have inherited as well as the things we wish to pass on. This workshop is led by May Lee-Yang\, a writer\, performance artist\, and teacher who often uses pop culture and humor to interrogate race\, gender\, and identity. \nThis is an online program offered remotely using Zoom communication software. You must register in advance for this program. After registering\, you will receive an automated confirmation email. A week before the program\, you will receive another email with information about joining the meeting. \nSponsored by More Than a Single Story. \nREGISTER HERE \nThis program is funded by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
URL:https://morethanasinglestory.com/event/writing-workshop-the-cost-of-living/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Writing Workshop
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SUMMARY:Financial Trauma in Communities of Color
DESCRIPTION:In this More Than a Single Story conversation\, arts activist Tess Montgomery will explore the intersections between financial independence and historical trauma on people of color and how it affects them in their daily lives as parents\, as children of parents who have struggled financially\, and as workers and artists today during the pandemic. Featuring Suleiman Adan\, Anthony Ceballos\, May Lee-Yang\, Sagirah Shahid and Jna Shelomith. \nvia Zoom Wednesday\, April 28 at 6:00 pm \nREGISTER HERE \nSponsored by Ramsey County Library \nPanelists: \nSuleiman Adan is a writer and educator in the Twin Cities. He is a graduate of The University of Minnesota (Twin Cities). Suleiman is also an organizer and community leader. Suleiman is currently a Program Manager at Reading and Math inc where he oversees early Math and Reading literacy programs in over 40 schools across the Twin Cities metro area. \nAnthony Ceballos’s poetry has been featured in Yellow Medicine Review\, Midway Journal\, Sleet\, Writers Resist\, Great River Review and Queer Voices: Poetry\, Prose\, and Pride. In 2016 he was selected to be a Loft Literary Center Mentor Series mentee. He is pursuing an MFA in Creative Writing at Randolph University in Virginia. He lives\, breathes and writes in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. He can be found penning staff recommendations at Birchbark Books and Native Arts. \nMay Lee-Yang is a writer\, performance artist\, and teacher who often uses pop culture and humor to interrogate race\, gender\, and identity. Her theater-based works include The Korean Drama Addict’s Guide to Losing Your Virginity and Confessions of a Lazy Hmong Woman. She has been featured on CNN’s United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell and has spoken at TEDx Minneapolis. She is a founding member of F.A.W.K. (Funny Asian Women Kollective)\, a group that uses comedy to combat the invisibility and dehumanization of Asian women’s stories.  She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Minnesota. \nSagirah Shahid is an African American Muslim poet\, arts educator\, and performance artist. She is a recipient of a Loft Literary Center mentor series award in poetry and a Twin Cities Media Alliance performance and public art fellowship. She is a Tedx Minneapolis 2020 speaker. Her debut collection of poetry Surveillance of Joy is forthcoming from Half Mystic Press. \nJna Shelomith grew up in a family that spoke six different languages\, with Jewish roots in Morocco and Russia. Jna found poetry at the intersection of Arabic\, which was created to write down sacred poetry- and Riot Grrrrl\, which was created for punk rock feminist expression. She is a Board member of Mizna\, and a member of two writing groups: Women From the Center and Mizna Writing Collective. Growing up without housing on and off for 25 years\, she now co-owns her first house. For pay\, Jna’s work focuses on community engagement\, collaboration and systems change addressing complex challenges impacting the communities of Ramsey County. \nModerator: \nTess Montgomery is a young communicator and visionary living in Minneapolis. She is a Digital Marketing Specialist at TPT-Twin Cities PBS and Marketing and Communications Manager for More Than a Single Story. She is a 2018 Fellow with the Josie R. Johnson Leadership Academy\, a 2017 Fellow with New Sector Academy\, and serves on the board of Young Nonprofit Professionals Network of the Twin Cities. Tess is passionate about the power of grassroots\, community-led organizing. She holds a degree in Journalism & Mass Communications from Drake University.
URL:https://morethanasinglestory.com/event/financial-trauma-in-communities-of-color/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Discussions
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210408T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T004126
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SUMMARY:Crossing Generational Lines
DESCRIPTION:Watch Here: Crossing Generational & Racial Lines \nThis panel presents two generations of collaborations between African American and Asian American male literary artists. The intersections between these four artists explore how poetry and literary culture can form new relationships and understandings and new forms of dialogue between their respective communities. This panel will discuss what their collaborations can tell us about race in America—in the past\, in the present and the future.\n\nFeaturing: David Mura\, Alexs Pate\, Bao Phi & Douglas Kearney\n\nIn collaboration with the Loft Literary Center
URL:https://morethanasinglestory.com/event/crossing-generational-lines/
CATEGORIES:Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210225T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T004126
CREATED:20201230T203937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210105T223249Z
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SUMMARY:Healing Through Poetry
DESCRIPTION:In this supportive poetry workshop\, learn how poetry can be used as a tool for  healing through the use of language\, symbols\, moments\, and visions. Poems by Native American writers and writers of color will be shared to examine our contemporary struggles\, wounds and ways of connecting with the wholeness of ourself and others. Writing prompts will be offered as well as time for voluntary sharing of poems. Led by Sun Yung Shin. Collaborator: More Than a Single Story. Funded by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. \nInstructor Bio: Sun Yung Shin is the author of three books of poetry\, including the Minnesota Book Award-winner Unbearable Splendor; the editor/co-editor of two anthologies including A Good Time for the Truth: Race in Minnesota\, Outsiders Within: Writing on Transracial Adoption\, and the author/co-author of two books for children. With fellow Korean immigrant poet Su Hwang\, she co-directs Poetry Asylum. She is a full-time artist\, cultural worker\, and educator\, and lives in Minneapolis with her family; her forthcoming books include What We Hunger For: Refugee & Immigrant Writers on Food & Family\, and Where We Come From\, a children’s book co-authored with John Coy\, Shannon Gibney\, and Diane Wilson. She is a biodynamic craniosacral therapist and Reiki Level III practitioner at United Bodyworkers & Artists Studio in St. Paul www.unitedbodyworkersandartists.com. More at www.sunyungshin.com. \nREGISTER HERE: https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/events/5fdcc50304332e45003ddbf8
URL:https://morethanasinglestory.com/event/healing-through-poetry/
CATEGORIES:Writing Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T004126
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SUMMARY:Writing From a Place of Deep Listening: A Path to Healing
DESCRIPTION:Description: We often view healing as an external\, outside remedy that is given to us.   However\, in this workshop we will explore writing as a tool for listening deeply to ourselves and others. Deep listening can serve as a way of seeing more fully\, leading to a path of healing. We’ll start with examining Healing and all its varied external meanings and perceptions. Then we will hold the space of quietness and meditate to clear our minds and see what emerges from our stillness. What is the story that the quiet tells us? We’ll write from this space as well as generate lists and prompts that can be used later for writing and creative exploration.  In the middle we’ll hear from other BiPOC writers who have delved into their truths and shed light on their healing and that of our collective healing in general. Led by Didi Koka. Collaborator: More Than a Single Story. Funded by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. \nInstructor bio: Didi Koka is a poet\, physician and practitioner. She has been a family physician in community medicine in the Twin Cities for 20 years\, serving as Medical Director of Hennepin Healthcare East Lake clinic for 10 of those years.  She holds a MFA in poetry from Hamline University and has participated in many readings about town including Heal the Earth Poetry Collective\, Cracked Walnut festivals and Literary Peace Series. She is part of the Red Bird Chapbook board and community.  She is a buddhist practitioner. She was a children’s practice teacher of mindfulness and meditation for many years and currently helps facilitate BiPOC meditation sitting groups.  She has published poems in the redbird broadside series and Minnesota Medicine Magazine. \nREGISTER HERE: https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/events/5fdcc47541505d3a00ed4d7b
URL:https://morethanasinglestory.com/event/writing-from-a-place-of-deep-listening-a-path-to-healing/
CATEGORIES:Writing Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210127T200000
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SUMMARY:Healing the Pain of 2020
DESCRIPTION:In this More Than a Single Story event\, BIPOC healers discuss the traumas of 2020 and the role their healing methods play in communities of color – from the changing needs of clients due to COVID-19 to the murder of George Floyd. \nFeaturing Ihotu Ali\, a founding member of the Minnesota Healing Justice Network; Janice Bad Mocassin\, traditionally and spiritually based healer from Dakota Lakota grassroots; Didi Koka\, MD\, poet and Medical Director of HCMC East Lake Clinic; Houa Lor\, Hmong Shaman; Resmaa Menakem\, author of My Grandmother’s Hands; and Sun Yung Shin\, poet and biodynamic craniosacral therapist and Reiki practitioner. \nThis event is sponsored by Wisdom Ways Center for Spirituality and Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. \nREGISTER HERE: https://wisdomwayscenter.org/programs-art-exhibits/current-programs/healing-the-pain/
URL:https://morethanasinglestory.com/event/healing-the-pain-of-2020/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201118T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T004126
CREATED:20200909T222944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T223000Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Field Recording and Interviewing Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the radio interview process with hands-on practice with KFAI Radio’s Melissa Olson and Ryan Dawes. Explore how to use recording gear and learn about creative interview techniques such as scheduling\, preparation\, planning questions and follow-up questioning. Ethical issues that come up during interviews will also be explored. Collaborator: More Than a Single Story. Funded by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. \nThe link to the live online discussion will be emailed to registrants in advance. \nREGISTER HERE: https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/events/5f2c9be18c81ad450050acf2
URL:https://morethanasinglestory.com/event/introduction-to-field-recording-and-interviewing-techniques-2/
CATEGORIES:Writing Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201117T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T004126
CREATED:20200909T222239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T222239Z
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SUMMARY:Writing for Radio
DESCRIPTION:Listen to and read examples of radio writing and discuss how to begin to organize a script with KFAI Radio’s Melissa Olson and Ryan Dawes. Discover different types of audio storytelling\, including interviews\, two-ways\, narrated stories\, non-narrated stories\, audio postcards and audio essays. Collaborator: More Than a Single Story. Funded by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. \nThe link to the live online discussion will be emailed to registrants in advance. \nREGISTER HERE: https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/events/5f2c9b701622433a0050f456
URL:https://morethanasinglestory.com/event/writing-for-radio/
CATEGORIES:Writing Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260419T004126
CREATED:20200909T215857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T220116Z
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SUMMARY:Healing Through Writing
DESCRIPTION:Learn tools and techniques for using the journal to tap into our innate abilities to help ourselves heal and restore wellness\, and to begin to believe that we are not the problem\, the problem is the problem. This workshop is not intended to replace therapy or other healing work you’re doing. Rather\, it is intended to enhance other methods of healing that we are engaged in. Collaborator: More Than a Single Story. Funded by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. \nThe link to the live online discussion will be emailed to registrants in advance. \nREGISTER HERE: https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/events/5f2c9a748c81ad450050ace7
URL:https://morethanasinglestory.com/event/healing-through-writing/
CATEGORIES:Writing Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201012T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201012T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T004126
CREATED:20200909T215738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T220142Z
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SUMMARY:Processing Identity With Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Writing poetry can be a healing experience in navigating one’s identity and emotions. Explore the layers of our identities and their impact on our mental health through writing exercises with writer Diana Nguyen. Participate in discussions on how to process our emotions in written form and learn self-care techniques while exploring these feelings. Bring a notebook. Collaborator: More Than a Single Story. Funded by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. \nThe link to the live online discussion will be emailed to registrants in advance. \nREGISTER HERE: https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/events/5f2c99a0e737a32f00c9e187
URL:https://morethanasinglestory.com/event/processing-identity-with-poetry/
CATEGORIES:Writing Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200913T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T004126
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200913T160153Z
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SUMMARY:Dealing With it – People of Color Talk About Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:More Than a Single Story is a series of programs that takes place at different venues across the Twin Cities. Founded and curated by writer Carolyn Holbrook\, the program strives to break down the stereotyping of people of color by celebrating their diverse voices and experiences. \nIn this More Than a Single Story discussion\, writers\, artists and mental health professionals of color will share their experiences with mental health challenges and deconstruct the stories that are told around those issues. Rose McGee will facilitate discussions using her Circle Within a Circle model: first\, speakers will share their experiences; next\, participants will have the opportunity to replace speakers to respond and continue the conversation; and lastly\, all participants will have a chance to engage and deepen their understanding of mental health in Black\, Indigenous and communities of color in Minnesota. Speaking: Suleiman Adan\, Sherrie Fernandez-Williams\, Hye-Kyong Kim\, Diana Nguyen\, Lola Osunkoya and Susan Mona Power. Opening poet: Diana Nguyen. Moderator: Rose McGee. Collaborator: More Than a Single Story. Funded by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. \nREIGSTER HERE: https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/events/5f319457ed8e822400c7f43c \nThis event is hosted by More Than a Single Story and sponsored by Hennepin County Library. Partner presenters may invite library patrons to attend via Zoom or similar platforms.
URL:https://morethanasinglestory.com/event/dealing-with-it-people-of-color-talk-about-mental-health-2/
CATEGORIES:Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200912T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T004126
CREATED:20200909T213744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200909T215212Z
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SUMMARY:Raw Honesty: Writing Your Truth
DESCRIPTION:Explore spoken word\, written poetry\, creative or free writing with guided writing prompts by writer\, musician and mental health advocate Suleiman Adan. At the end of the workshop\, there will be time for participants to share openly about the writing process\, life and the world of mental health. Collaborator: More Than a Single Story. Funded by Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund. \nThe link to the live online discussion will be emailed to registrants in advance. \nREGISTER HERE: https://hclib.bibliocommons.com/events/5f2c98df7c571d2400f509f8
URL:https://morethanasinglestory.com/event/raw-honesty-writing-your-truth/
CATEGORIES:Writing Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200509T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T004126
CREATED:20200224T000815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T185718Z
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SUMMARY:WRITING WORKSHOP: HEALING THROUGH WRITING
DESCRIPTION:Instructor:  Carolyn Holbrook \nDescription: When we experience trauma\, we feel alone and unprotected. Whether the trauma is physical or psychological\, we often feel shame\, believing that what happened is our fault. In this workshop we will learn tools and techniques for using the journal to tap into our innate abilities to help ourselves heal and restore wellness\, and to begin to believe that we are not the problem\, the problem is the problem. This workshop is not intended to replace therapy or other healing work you’re doing. Rather\, it is intended to enhance other methods of healing that we are engaged in. \nSaturday May 9\, 2020 – 11:00-1:00\nExcelsior Library\n337 Water St.\, Excelsior\, MN 55331
URL:https://morethanasinglestory.com/event/writing-workshop-healing-through-writing/
CATEGORIES:Writing Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200425T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200425T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T004126
CREATED:20200224T000430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T182236Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED | WRITING WORKSHOP: PROCESSING IDENTITIES WITH POETRY
DESCRIPTION:Due to COVID-19\, the library has cancelled all events through April 30th.  We are hoping to reschedule this event for fall if things calm down. \nDescription: Writing poetry can be a healing experience in navigating one’s identities and emotions. In this workshop\, we will explore the layers of our identities and how that has an impact on our mental health. We will engage in writing exercises and discussion on how to process our emotions in written form\, and self care techniques while exploring these feelings. Please make sure to bring a notebook and pen\, and be willing to go deeper within yourself. \n    
URL:https://morethanasinglestory.com/event/writing-workshop-processing-identities-with-poetry/
CATEGORIES:Writing Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T004126
CREATED:20200224T000114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T182320Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED | TRADITIONAL HEALERS: AN INTERGENERATIONAL CONVERSATION
DESCRIPTION:Due to COVID-19\, the library has cancelled all events through April 30th.  We are hoping to reschedule this event for fall if things calm down. \nIn this More Than a Single Story conversation\, traditional healers from the African American\, Hmong\, Native American\, and Somali communities will respond to questions youth representatives from each community have about their culture and customs\, and the importance of continuing traditional healing practices in today’s world. \nFeaturing: Healers — Hmong Shaman\, Chad T. Lee\, African American elder Atum Azzahir\, Ojibwe Healer Donna LaChappelle\, and Somali poet/healer Ifrah Mansour \nYoung people: Pang Xiong\, Terrence Shambley\, Anna Cardon\, and Ismail Sheikhomar
URL:https://morethanasinglestory.com/event/traditional-healers-an-intergenerational-conversation/
LOCATION:MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200419T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T004126
CREATED:20200223T235518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T185451Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED | DEALING WITH IT: PEOPLE OF COLOR TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH
DESCRIPTION:Due to COVID-19\, we have cancelled all events through April 30th.  We are hoping to reschedule this event for fall if things calm down. \nIn this More Than a Single Story discussion\, participants will explore the complexities around mental health in communities of color.  Rose McGee will implement her Circle within a Circle model to facilitate this discussion. The initial circle will include mental health professionals and writers and artists who have experienced mental health challenges in their lives or the lives of their families. \nDuring this portion\, the speakers will talk to one another as if no one is in the room\, and audience members will have an opportunity to listen to a conversation they may not otherwise hear. Following the initial circle\, audience members will have the opportunity to replace the speakers in the circle to respond and continue the conversation.  All participants will then have a chance to respond and engage in conversation with one another to deepen their understanding of mental health in the IPOC communities and deconstruct the stories that are told around these issues. \nFeaturing: Suleiman Adan\, Sherrie Fernandez-Williams\, Hie Kyong Kim\, Diana Nguyen\, Lola Osunkoya\, Donald Thomas \nOpening poet: Diana Nguyen \nModerator: Rose McGee
URL:https://morethanasinglestory.com/event/dealing-with-it-people-of-color-talk-about-mental-health/
CATEGORIES:Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200402T194500
DTSTAMP:20260419T004126
CREATED:20200224T001402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T185351Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED | INTRODUCTION TO FIELD RECORDING AND INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES
DESCRIPTION:Due to COVID-19\, the library has cancelled all events through April 30th.  We are hoping to reschedule this event for fall if things calm down. \nInstructors: Melissa Olson and Ryan Dawes \nDescription: Melissa and Ryan will walk through the interview process with students interviewing each other. We will explore how to use recording gear\, including recorder settings\, microphone setup and setting\, as well as creative interview techniques such as scheduling\, preparation\, planning questions\, and follow-up questioning. We’ll also briefly explore ethical issues that come up during interviews.
URL:https://morethanasinglestory.com/event/introduction-to-field-recording-and-interviewing-techniques/
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200316T194500
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED | WORKSHOP: WRITING FOR RADIO / AUDIO STORYTELLING  
DESCRIPTION:Due to COVID-19\, the library has cancelled all events through April 30th.  We are hoping to reschedule this event for fall if things calm down. \nInstructors: Melissa Olson & Ryan Dawes \nAdmission: FREE \nWriting a radio script is vastly different from print journalism\, academic writing\, or creative non-fiction. We’ll listen and read examples of radio writing and discuss how to begin to organize a script. We will talk about different types of audio storytelling\, including interviews\, two-ways\, narrated stories\, non-narrated stories\, audio postcards\, and audio essays.
URL:https://morethanasinglestory.com/event/workshop-writing-for-radio-audio-storytelling/
CATEGORIES:Writing Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200316T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200316T193000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED | WRITING YOUR TRUTH
DESCRIPTION:Due to COVID-19\, the library has cancelled all events through April 30th.  We are hoping to reschedule this event for fall if things calm down. \nWRITING YOUR TRUTH \nInstructor: Suleiman Adan \nThis workshop will be a  creative yet therapeutic space that allows participants to convey their innermost feelings and thoughts unfiltered (raw). This can be done through spoken word\, written poetry\, creative or free writing. Participants will be given prompts to guide them. As a musician\, the instructor believes that music plays a huge role in the creative process. Music will be playing in the background for inspiration. And the end of the workshop\, there will be time for participants to share openly about the writing process\, life\, and about the world of mental health.
URL:https://morethanasinglestory.com/event/writing-your-truth/
CATEGORIES:Writing Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20200301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20200301T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T004126
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SUMMARY:TRANSRACIAL ADOPTEE VOICES
DESCRIPTION:TRANSRACIAL ADOPTEE VOICES \nIn this More Than a Single Story discussion\, transracial adoptees from a variety of racial identities will explore the histories of transracial and transnational adoption in their communities\, the complexities of identity that are inherent in growing up transracially\, and the wisdom and unique perspective these experiences give to them\, and the power of story in forming their perspectives. During this discussion\, the speakers will talk to one another as if no one is in the room\, and participants will have an opportunity to listen to a conversation they may not hear otherwise. \nThis Circle Within a Circle format will be facilitated by Rose McGee. Following the conversation\, audience members will have an opportunity to respond and engage in conversation with one another to deepen their understanding of transracial adoptees and deconstruct the stories that are told around adoption. \nFeaturing: Shannon Gibney\, Jonathan Lofgren\, Hei Kyong Kim\, Melissa Olson\, Sung Ja Shin\, and Nicholas Wysocki. \nOpening Readings: Shannon Gibney and Hei Kyong Kim. \nModerator: Rose McGee. \nSunday\, March 1\, 2020 – 2:00-4:00 PM\nLoft Literary Center\n1011 Washington Ave. S.\, Minneapolis\, MN\nAdmission: $5 Loft members\, $10 nonmembers \nPay-what-you-can tickets are available at the door 30 minutes prior to most events on a first-come\, first-served basis. No one turned away for lack of funds.
URL:https://morethanasinglestory.com/event/transracial-adoptee-voices/
LOCATION:Loft Literary Center\, 1101 Washington Ave.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190424T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190424T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T004126
CREATED:20190423T160646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190423T160937Z
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SUMMARY:Reconstructing Narratives & Owning Our Story (Website Launch)
DESCRIPTION:Media is one of the most influential cultural sources of news and entertainment. Its power to sway society\, intervene in discourse and serve as an arbiter of knowledge\, at the level of the popular and political\, is profound. In this way\, media is storytelling\, because storytelling is its lynchpin; it is what makes media make sense. So\, where do IPOC communities take this ever-expanding definition of media to serve our own visions? And how do we advance our work as makers of media that will continue to shift terrain\, power and voice? \nIn this More Than a Single Story program\, Adaobi Okolue\, Executive Director of Twin Cities Media Alliance & Publisher of Twin Cities Daily Planet\, will moderate a discussion with media artists to explore these questions and reflect on what they are doing to reclaim our stories. Featuring D.A. Bullock\, Chanida Phaengdara Potter\, Melissa Olson\, Bianca Rhodes and Xavier Tavera. Opening poet: Terrence Shambley. \nPLUS an intimate preview and walkthrough of our NEW website by web designer Travon Sellers with Travon Sellers Design. \nDOORS at 6:00 with door prizes to the Valerie June Concert at the Cedar Cultural Center!! \nWeds. April 24\, 2019 – 6:30-8:30\nAugsburg University\nSateren Auditorium (inside Anderson Music Hall)\n1977 S 7th 1/2 St.\nMinneapolis\, MN 55454\nFREE \nThis activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council\, thanks to a legislative appropriation from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
URL:https://morethanasinglestory.com/event/reconstructing-narratives-owning-our-story-website-launch/
LOCATION:Augsburg College\, 2211 Riverside Ave\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55454
CATEGORIES:Discussions
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ORGANIZER;CN="More Than A Single Story":MAILTO:mtassinfo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180426T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180426T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T004126
CREATED:20160701T060000Z
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SUMMARY:Women From the Center Supporting Each Other
DESCRIPTION:The multicultural writing group\, Women From the Center will discuss how they support each other. On the surface\, it seems like a simple conversation. But when you consider that they are from 5 decades and seven racial/cultural groups (Dakota\, Ojibwe\, African American\, 5th generation Irish American\, Hmong\, Vietnamese\, & Jewish/Arab)\, there is considerable complexity and potential for conflict. Featuring: Carolyn Holbrook\, Mai Neng Moua\, Nora Murphy\, Anh-Hoa Thi Nguyen\, Marcie Rendon\, Jna Shelomith\, Diane Wilson.
URL:https://morethanasinglestory.com/event/women-from-the-center-supporting-each-other/
LOCATION:East Side Freedom Library\, 1105 Greenbrier St\, St Paul\, MN 55106\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions
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ORGANIZER;CN="More Than A Single Story":MAILTO:mtassinfo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180425T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260419T004126
CREATED:20160726T060000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180512T035149Z
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SUMMARY:Visions of the Future for Men of Color
DESCRIPTION:In this conversation\, David Mura will discuss with Art Coulson\, Ezekiel Joubert\, Shinaah Thao\, and Michael Torres about their views on how men of color see the future–both what we need for ourselves and what our communities need from us? How can we critique and discard toxic models of masculinity? How do we create a masculinity which helps both us and our communities move forward? How do we heal from our wounds and how do we help provide the next generation with new ways of seeing themselves as men? How do we create new definitions of masculinity that take into account intersectionality\, especially in regards to the ways we deal with gender\, orientation and an increasingly diverse population? Opening poem: Anthony Ceballos.
URL:https://morethanasinglestory.com/event/visions-of-the-future-for-men-of-color/
LOCATION:Hamline Midway Library\, 1558 W Minnehaha Ave\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions
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ORGANIZER;CN="More Than A Single Story":MAILTO:mtassinfo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180418T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180418T210000
DTSTAMP:20260419T004126
CREATED:20171121T003805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180512T035007Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Courage in a Time of Darkness
DESCRIPTION:In this conversation\, Carolyn Holbrook will talk with Lana Barkawi\, Arleta Little\, Jessica Lopez Lyman\, Anh-Hoa Thi Nguyen and Susan Mona Power about where and how they find strength and courage in the difficult times we are living in. Mother Theresa once said “I do not agree with the big way of doing things. To us\, what matters is an individual.” These women will explore large and small ways they have find courage when they need it in their own and others writing\, and ways that they give courage to others\, often while struggling to maintain their own center. Opening Poem: Sagirah Shahid
URL:https://morethanasinglestory.com/event/finding-courage-in-a-time-of-darkness/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Central Library\, 300 Nicollet Mall\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions
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ORGANIZER;CN="More Than A Single Story":MAILTO:mtassinfo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180408T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180408T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T004126
CREATED:20180320T021134Z
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SUMMARY:Bamboozled.. Again
DESCRIPTION:As Kevin Young points out in Bunk\, his new book of essays\, it’s no secret that communities of color have been plagued with hoaxes\, humbugs and much fake news ever since Cristobal Colon (aka Christopher Columbus) invaded these shores\, causing fearfulness which resulted in deep seated racism. In this More Than a Single Story conversation\, Carolyn Holbrook will explore with Sharon Day\, Kathryn Haddad\, Ed Bok Lee\, Alexs Pate and Tlahtoki Xochimeh the past and present ways our communities have been tricked\, lied to and misaligned through literature\, news\, and government policies. We will discuss the effects these hoaxes have had on our communities over many generations and the writing that is coming out of the current political climate. Opening poem by Gabriella Anais Deal Marquez
URL:https://morethanasinglestory.com/event/bamboozled-again/
LOCATION:Loft Literary Center\, 1101 Washington Ave.\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions
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ORGANIZER;CN="More Than A Single Story":MAILTO:mtassinfo@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180322T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180322T203000
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SUMMARY:Rituals and Cultural Stories That Sustain Us
DESCRIPTION:In this More Than a Single Story conversation\, Carolyn Holbrook will talk with African American poet/choreographer/memoirist\, Mary Moore Easter\, Hmong memoirist\, Mai Neng Moua\, Mexican/American memoirist/playwright Vanesa Ramos and Arab/Jewish poet Jna Shelomith about how rituals and ancestral stories carry us\, and how our own writing reflects those stories. Opening Poem by Isela Gomez
URL:https://morethanasinglestory.com/event/rituals-and-cultural-stories-that-sustain-us/
LOCATION:Wisdom Ways Center for Spirituality\, 1890 Randolph St.\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55105\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions
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