By Lisa Albrecht June 2022 In the U.S., “we” (the government/people in power/elected officials…many of whom often buy their victories) pick certain months of the year to “celebrate” the peoples who don’t have much power in this country. There’s a month for just about...
Sisters, Brothers, and Kin, Yes, we are living in challenging times, but if we listen to young voices — in the labor movement, movements for racial and gender justice, movements for immigrant rights, creators of art — we can’t help but be...
Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Kin, This month marks the East Side Freedom Library’s eighth anniversary! We opened in June 2014 with a program presenting the history of Juneteenth. The story of the struggles of enslaved people to secure their freedom, and the...
Saint Paul’s renter population makes up half of all residents, and a majority of households of color are renters. Yet, renters are at a disadvantage when it comes to civic engagement. Nowhere is this more clear than in the board makeups of Saint Paul’s 17 district...
Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Kin, The Pandemic has focused our attention on workers, jobs, and the labor movement. Who is an “essential” worker? What protections, benefits, and compensation should be accorded to “essential” workers? What lies behind “the great...
Sisters, Brothers, and Kin, The second half of April not only marks the beginning of spring (we hope!) but also the end of another National History Day season. Since we opened the doors to the East Side Freedom Library, we have been a resource center to many,...
