Let’s Sit Together (with Urban Monk Marc Anderson)

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

Every Tuesday evening from 7-8pm until November 4, 2020 Before we assume our various identities there is the basic human experience of the air, the water, the earth. We are all children of this place and given life through these resources. And, in America, we are all part of the democratic experiment and have a […]

Let’s Sit Together (with Urban Monk Marc Anderson)

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

Every Tuesday evening from 7-8pm until November 4, 2020 Before we assume our various identities there is the basic human experience of the air, the water, the earth. We are all children of this place and given life through these resources. And, in America, we are all part of the democratic experiment and have a […]

Tenants’ Rights, Where Are We Now?

Join the East Side Freedom Library and the East Side Housing Justice working group in a virtual discussion of the new tenant protection ordinances in Saint Paul on Tuesday, October 27th at 6-7:30 pm. This discussion will take place by Zoom. You need to register to receive the Zoom link. The Alliance for Metropolitan Stability […]

Let’s Sit Together (with Urban Monk Marc Anderson)

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

Every Tuesday evening from 7-8pm until November 4, 2020 Before we assume our various identities there is the basic human experience of the air, the water, the earth. We are all children of this place and given life through these resources. And, in America, we are all part of the democratic experiment and have a […]

Let’s Sit Together (with Urban Monk Marc Anderson)

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

Every Tuesday evening from 7-8pm until November 4, 2020 Before we assume our various identities there is the basic human experience of the air, the water, the earth. We are all children of this place and given life through these resources. And, in America, we are all part of the democratic experiment and have a […]

2nd Annual East Side Housing Summit

East Side Housing Justice and Twin Cities Public Television are excited to invite you to the Second Annual Housing Summit on Thursday, December 10, from 6 to 8:30pm. We've partnered with the Million Artist Movement to host this event and we're confident we will be able to have a great conversation despite not […]

Mutual Aid Drive

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

On Saturday, May 22nd the East Side Freedom Library, DocumentingMN and Connections 2 Independence will host a mutual aid drive as part of our efforts to create systems of empowerment for East Siders and bring attention to the Foster Care system as part of Foster Care Awareness Month. We're providing perishable and nonperishable goods, a […]

Imagining Now! How can we make the housing market work for us?

Do we have to stay stuck in a loop with increasing rents and stagnant wages? The East Side Freedom Library will host a community conversation with activists and advocates working on alternative housing models. We’ll spend time hearing about cooperative housing, tenant opportunity to purchase act (TOPA), land trust models and public banks before getting […]

Reparations Reading Group: “Moving the Discussion and Movement Forward After Juneteenth?”

Register to join this event on Zoom. Recent developments have been significant. Congress made Juneteenth a national holiday. President Biden spoke in Tulsa and said, "This was not a riot; this was a massacre." The St. Paul City Council passed a resolution committed to racial healing and exploring reparation. But what's next? How do we […]

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The Eviction Wave and What To Do

As the eviction moratorium comes to an end, millions of Americans are at risk of eviction. In Minnesota, a program RentHelpMN has been set up to prevent us from a possible eviction wave. Join The East Side Freedom Library, housing attorney Lawrence McDonough and his colleagues for a presentation on the current state of affairs […]

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American Rescue Plan Act and Saint Paul Budget Community Meeting Part Two

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

As the City of Saint Paul sets its 2022 Budget and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) priorities, East Side Freedom Library and Councilmembers Nelsie Yang and Jane Prince invite you to join them in a conversation to share your priorities for Saint Paul. The American Rescue Plan Act will provide $166 million in new, one-time […]

Introduction to Community Journalism – Training and Discussion

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

Co-hosted by The UpTake In the event of bad weather, the training will be held online. This training introduces participants to community journalism through a discussion-packed, experiential two-hour training. Participants have the opportunity to explore the role that journalism can play in helping a community build power, the processes of community journalism, and the connections […]

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Introduction to Community Journalism – Training and Discussion

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

Co-hosted by The UpTake In the event of bad weather, the training will be held online. This training introduces participants to community journalism through a discussion-packed, experiential two-hour training. Participants have the opportunity to explore the role that journalism can play in helping a community build power, the processes of community journalism, and the connections […]

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Renter Voices – Greater East Side Renter Forum

ARE YOU A RENTER IN THE GREATER EAST SIDE? Join East Side Freedom Library and Greater East Side Community Council to make sure the city listens to renters, that renters' voices are heard in development and planning decisions, and to learn about how we can start organizing renters for change. This month’s meeting will be […]

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Reparations Legislative Advisory Committee Virtual Community Sessions

The East Side Freedom Library and the City's Reparations Legislative Advisory Committee invite you to a community conversation about the work of this committee. There are two upcoming sessions: Thursday, April 7, 2022, 5pm - 6pm Friday, April 29, 2022, noon - 1pm Register here to join one or both of these conversations on Zoom.  […]

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Reparations Legislative Advisory Committee Virtual Community Sessions

The East Side Freedom Library and the City's Reparations Legislative Advisory Committee invite you to a community conversation about the work of this committee. There are two upcoming sessions: Thursday, April 7, 2022, 5pm - 6pm Friday, April 29, 2022, noon - 1pm Register here to join one or both of these conversations on Zoom.  […]

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Reparations Reading Group: Reparations in St. Paul: Which Way Forward?

The East Side Freedom Library and the St. Paul Recovery Act Reading Group invite you to our monthly Reparations Reading & Discussion Group Reparations in St. Paul: Which Way Forward? Tuesday, January 10, 2023, 6:30 pm Register here to join this event on Zoom. KSTP-TV News recently reported: “Minnesota’s Capitol City is joining a growing […]

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Minnesota Teen Activists Town Hall

East Side Freedom Library 1105 Greenbrier Street, St. Paul, MN, United States

Calling all Minnesota teens and community members! Get ready for an inspiring event filled with meaningful discussions, community engagement, and a whole lot of fun! Minnesota Teen Activists are hosting a Townhall to set the agenda and priorities for 2024, and we want YOUR input to make sure we center the needs and voices of […]